Des Moines voters will decide tomorrow whether to approve a $265 million bond referendum to modernize the school district’s facilities.
Why it matters: Des Moines Public Schools officials say they need additional funds to cover gaps left by state appropriations — and to reinvent the district amid declining enrollment.
The big picture: The district plans to launch “signature schools” with specialized academic and career focuses — such as health sciences, the arts, and engineering — giving families the option to choose programs that match their children’s interests…