August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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2. OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
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2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation: TBD |
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2.B. Introduction of the DeSoto High School Band Director
Presenter:
Twynnette Anderson, Director of Fine Arts
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3. PUBLIC HEARING
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3.A. Consider Ordinance Setting Tax Rate
Presenter:
Andrew Kim, TEA Conservator
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4. Public Comments
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5. Close Public Hearing
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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8. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
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8.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
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8.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the 4th Annual DeSoto Eagles Golf Classic and related matters.
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8.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
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8.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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8.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits)
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9. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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9.A. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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9.B. Quarter 4 Investment Report
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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9.C. HCM Updates
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent
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9.D. Senate Bill 546 School Bus Seat Belt Compliance Briefing
Presenter:
Donald Miller, Operations Coordinator
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9.E. Monthly Bond Update
Presenter:
Jason Colley, Procedeo Program Manager
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10. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees)
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10.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of HES Custodial Services Contract Amendment
Presenter:
Donald Miller, Operations Coordinator
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10.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Suppliers to Provide General Facilities Maintenance Parts, Supplies and Equipment and Related Services Necessary to Support ongoing District Operations
Presenter:
TBD
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10.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between PCAT and
DeSoto ISD for Property and Casualty Insurance
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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10.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between TASB Risk
Management and DeSoto ISD for Automobile Insurance
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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10.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Worker's Compensation Insurance Program
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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10.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Unemployment Compensation Program
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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10.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Facility Use Agreement Between DeSoto ISD and University of Texas at Arlington
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
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10.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum and Associates
Presenter:
Raul Pena, Executive Director of School Leadership
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10.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of the McGraw Hill Social Studies Curriculum Renewal
Presenter:
Raul Pena, Executive Director of School Leadership
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10.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of the McGraw Hill Science Curriculum
Presenter:
Raul Pena, Executive Director of School Leadership
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10.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Social Studies Curriculum
Presenter:
Raul Pena, Executive Director of School Leadership
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10.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of SchoolStatus Platform
Presenter:
Dr. Felicia Johnson, Executive Director of Research Evaluation & Design
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10.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of Abnormal Email Security Software
Presenter:
Micheal White, Executive Director of Information Technology
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10.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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11. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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11.A. Consideration and Possible Action of Ordinance Setting Tax Rate
Presenter:
Andrew Kim, TEA Conservator
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11.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of
Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and Authorization for the Superintendent to Execute the Agreement
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
Description:
Discussion: 10:08 PM - 10:11 PM
For the 2026-2027 school year, we delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. This included approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit, the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) or the Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit and Netting Chapter 48 Funding. Discussion: 10:11 PM - 10:12 PM Moved to approve made by Trustee DeAndrea Fleming / 2nd by Trustee James Durham Vote passed 7/0 Trustee Karen Lacy - YES Trustee Cynthia Banks - YES Trustee Tracy McNairy - YES Trustee Chasiti McKissic - YES Trustee Eboni Mitchell - YES Trustee DeAndrea Fleming - YES Trustee James Durham |
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11.C. SECOND READ 2026-2027 Board Operating Procedure Manual
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
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11.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Facility Lease Agreement at North Side Elementary
Presenter:
TBD
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11.E. Consideration and Possible Action of Options for Appointing Another Interim Superintendent
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
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11.F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Current Interim Superintendent Contract
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
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12. ADJOURN
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