July 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. BOARD ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION

1.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement by Board, Establish Quorum 

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS (applies only to item #3).

3. 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) 
CLOSED SESSION ITEM:

3.A. Consider and Discuss Superintendent Contract and Evaluation

3.B. Discussion with Legal Counsel of the Response to the TEA Accreditation Investigation

3.C. Consider and Discuss Board Appointed Conservator

4. OPEN SESSION ITEMS:

4.A. Consider action on Superintendent Contract

4.B. Consider action on Board Appointed Conservator

5. CELEBRATIONS/SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

6. CITIZEN COMMENTS

7. CONSENT ITEMS

7.A. Minutes from previous meetings

8. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

8.A. DeSoto ISD Reconnect Return-to-School Planning

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Consideration and possible action to approve entering into a Foreign Trade Zone Agreement with Kohler, Co., providing for Kohler, Co.’s obligations and representations to the District, and authorizing the Superintendent to execute the Foreign Trade Zone Agreement, a letter of support, and any other documents necessary on behalf of the School District 

9.B. Consideration and Approval to Adopt a Revised 2020 - 21 School Calendar

9.C. Consideration and Approval of TEA Instructional Continuity Grant - Proposed Acceptance

9.D. Consider Approval of Annual Instructional Software and Materials Renewals using Instructional Materials Allotment for 2020-2021

9.E. Consideration and Approval of iCEV Curriculum Purchase

9.F. Consider Approval of Special Education Contracts/Services

9.G. Consideration and Approval of Extension of District ESC Region 18 Coop Membership Award

9.H. Consideration and possible approval of Walsh Gallegos Retainer Renewal for DeSoto ISD

9.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Salary & Stipend Schedules 

9.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage

9.K. Consideration and Approval of Financial Advisor Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.

9.L. Nomination of TASB Delegate for 2020 

10. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS

11. REPORTS ITEMS

11.A. May Financials

11.B. June Tax Collections

11.C. Report on Current and Delinquent Tax Collection Activity

12. 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)
CLOSED SESSION ITEM:

12.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.074 (Personnel) Administration Recommendation to hire the following personnel: Chief Education Officer, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director of CCMR & Grants, Director of Early Learning, Director of Bilingual, Director of Student Services, Principal of East Middle School, Principal of West Middle School, Principal of The Meadows Elementary School 

13. OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM:

13.A. Consideration and possible action regarding Administration Recommendations to hire: Chief Education Officer, Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director of CCMR & Grants, Director of Early Learning, Director of Bilingual, Director of Student Services, Principal of East Middle School, Principal of West Middle School, Principal of The Meadows Elementary School 

14. ADJOURN