The Des Moines School Board is soliciting proposals for professional services necessary in (a) engaging a broad cross section of the public in a dialogue or Community Conversations regarding the Des Moines Public Schools (b) gathering and measuring data on community opinions about public education issues and (c) assisting in the development of goals and a strategic plan to be used by the School Board and District. The overarching objective of this process is to provide for inclusive discussion among and input from varying publics served or impacted by the Des Moines School District.