June 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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2. PUBLIC HEARING
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2.A. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET AND TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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2.B. Citizens Comments on Proposed Budget
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2.C. Close Public Hearing
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3. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION
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3.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation by: Rev. Jeremiah Austin, Staff-Minister at Community Missionary Baptist Church |
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
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5.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
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5.A.1. Discussion regarding Policy DFBA and related procedures
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5.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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6.A. Present Results of Bond Refunding
Presenter:
Brad Angst, Director, Stifel Public Finance
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6.B. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees)
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7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum Associates - iReady
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Grant Acceptance: TTCU Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Budget & Grants Manager
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Grant Acceptance: Stronger Connections Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Budget & Grants Manager
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval to Purchase Cafeteria Tables for District Campuses
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Jr., Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Hardware for the Point of Sale Software for the district kitchens
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Jr., Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services
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7.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Jr., Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services
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7.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Blanket Athletic/UIL, Catastrophic, and Voluntary Student Insurance
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Athletics Director
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7.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Helmet Reconditioning
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Athletics Director
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7.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of WRA Facility Assessment Contract.
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of Region 10 Contracted Services
Presenter:
Dr. Silvia Martinez, Executive Director of Administrative Services
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7.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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8. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP# 24-010 Child Nutrition Program - Food Management Service
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Jr., Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services & Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Ratification of Bond Counsel
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.C. Consider an order authorizing the early redemption of a portion of Desoto Independent School District Bonds
Presenter:
Brad Angst, Director, Stifel Public Finance
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8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution: Designate Officer Responsible for Calculating and Reporting the No-New-Tax Rate and the Voter-Approved Tax Rate
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #8
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Adoption of the 2024-2025 Budgets for General Operating, Child Nutrition, and Debt Service
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Girls Head Basketball Coach
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Athletics Director
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8.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Principals
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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9. ACTION ON ELECTION OF OFFICERS
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9.A. Discussion and Action on Elected Board Officers
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9.B. Appointment of TASB Delegate and Alternate to Annual TASA/TASB Convention (September 2024)
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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9.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Nominations for TASB Board Position-Region 10A
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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11. ADJOURN
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