October 26, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. BOARD ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION

1.A. Welcome

1.B. Invocation  - Pastor Curt Krohn, Faith Bible Church, DeSoto

1.C. Pledge Students of the Month - Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood Academy

1.D. District Mission Statement

1.E. Emergency Statement

1.F. Establish Quorum

1.G. Highlighted School - Amber Terrace Discovery & Design Early Childhood Academy

1.H. Citizens Participation

2. CONSENT ITEMS

2.A. Renewal Bid for Custodial Supplies and Equipment

2.B. Outsourcing of Food and Nutrition

2.C. Second Reading of Update 103

2.D. Minutes from Previous Meetings

3. REPORTS

3.A. Performance Progress Report

3.B. TAIS - School Improvement Plans

3.C. American Express Quarter 1 Usage Report

3.D. DeSoto ISD Activity Bus Report

3.E. September Tax Collections

3.F. September Financials

3.G. Employments/Resignations of Administrative/Professional Employees

4. ACTIONS/DISCUSSIONS

4.A. Discussion:  Safety and Security at DeSoto High School

5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session As Authorized under Government Code of Texas: Attorney Consultation §551.071, Real Property §551.072, Prospective Gifts§551.073, Personnel Matters §551.074, Student Discipline §551.082, Employee-Employee Complaints §551.082, Security Devices §551.076, Economic Development Negotiations §551.087, Homeland Security §418.183 (f), Student Information §551.0821, Medical or Psychiatric Records §551.0785, Education Code, Assessment Instruments §39.030 (a).

5.A. Move into Executive Sesion Under 551.072 (Real Property)

5.B. Reconvene in Open Session to Vote (if necessary) on Matters Discussed in Executive Session

6. COMMENTS

6.A. BOARD

6.B. SUPERINTENDENT 

6.B.1. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30am - Coffee and Conversation @ Amber Terrace
Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30pm - DHS Football vs Midlothian - Senior Night @ DHS
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6:30pm - 1st Tuesday Town Hall Meeting @  McCowan
Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30pm - DHS Football vs Duncanville @ Duncanville

7. ADJOURN