February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation: Pastor Eric D. King, Disciple Central Community Church

2.B. CTE Month Resolution

2.C. National Counselor Month

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 

5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

5.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)

5.A.1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074, consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding the Student First Transportation Services Contract, including settlement of outstanding invoice disputes, proposed contract amendment, and related matters.

5.A.2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074, consultation with legal counsel and discussion regarding the Appointment of Interim Superintendent of Schools

5.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)

5.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)

5.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits)

6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 

6.A. Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Update

6.B. 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

6.C. Monthly Bond Update

6.D. 2024 - 2025 Annual Financial Audit Report Review

6.E. Financial Updates

7. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 

7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Microsoft 365 Software

7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

8. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 

8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Application to TEA to allow a delay in implementing teacher certification requirements.

8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Declaring a Public Purpose to Expend Funds During an Emergency Closure

8.C. Consider and take possible action to approve a Settlement and Release Agreement between DeSoto Independent School District and Student First resolving claims for transportation services rendered July 2025 through January 2026 

8.D. Consider and take possible action to approve a Contract Amendment and Extension with Student First for transportation services from February 2026 through June 30, 2026.

8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval to enter into Contract with WRA Architects for Architects and Engineering services related to Bid Package #01

8.F. Consideration and possible approval of Corgan Architects for Architectural and Engineering services related to Bid Package #02

8.G. SECOND READ: Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time from the 89th Legislative Session

8.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024–2025 Annual Financial Audit Report 

8.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Appointment of Interim Superintendent of Schools 

9. ADJOURN