June 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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2. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION
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2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation by: Rev. Andre’ Byrd, Sr, Founding Pastor of New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church |
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2.B. Acknowledgment of Community Scholarship Sponsors & Scholarship Recipients: DeSoto High School Parent Teacher Student Association (DHS PTSA) Scholarship & Concerned DeSoto Citizens (CDC)
Presenter:
Akilah Wallace, PTSA Scholarship Committee Chair & Entaune Tyson, Concerned DeSoto Citizen VP Scholarship Chair
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2.C. DeSoto High School Top 20 Graduates
Presenter:
Jasen Campbell, DeSoto High School Principal
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2.D. Recognition of Teachers of the Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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2.E. Recognition of Principal of the Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
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4.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
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4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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4.C. Discussion regarding pending litigation against the District in Case No. 3:22-cv-00876-N (ND Texas) including proposed settlement agreement
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5. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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5.A. Master and Bell Schedule Update
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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5.B. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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6. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees)
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6.A. Required TEA 2024-2025 TEKS Certification Document
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum (Instructional Materials):
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.B.1. Social Studies
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6.B.1.a. SAVVAS Renewal - (Grades K-5)
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6.B.1.b. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) - (Grades 6-8)
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6.B.1.c. Bedford, Freeman, & Worth (BFW) - (Grades 9-12)
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6.B.2. Math
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6.B.2.a. STEMscopes - (Grades K-8 & Algebra 1)
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6.B.3. Science
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6.B.3.a. McGraw Hill - (Grades K-12)
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6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Principal Impact Cohort (PIC) with UNT Dallas - Amendment
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of College Board AP Exams
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of purchase of SAS Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (SAS EVAAS)
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.F. Consideration and Approval of Possible Grant Acceptance: SAFE Cycle 2 Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Grants & Special Revenue Manager
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6.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Amendment to Robert Half Agreement
Presenter:
Tiffanie Blackmon-Jones, Chief Communications Officer
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6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Play it Safe and Texas School Procedures Curriculum (Related to Senate Bill 9)
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services
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6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between DeSoto ISD and the City of DeSoto for the implementation of the Juvenile Truancy and Wellness Program (L. I. T).
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Interim Executive Director of Student Support Services
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6.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Microsoft Subscription
Presenter:
Michael White, Executive Director of Technology
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6.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy Update 122 (Second Read):
Presenter:
Dr. Silvia Martinez, Executive Director of Administrative Services
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6.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP# 24-004 and 24-004a (Catering Services)
Presenter:
Dr. Silvia Martinez, Executive Director of Administrative Services
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6.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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7.A. Appointment of TASB Delegate and Alternate to Annual TASA/TASB Convention (September 2024)
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution for Declaring a Public Purpose to Expend Funds During an Emergency Closure
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.C. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed settlement agreement in Case No. 3:22-cv-00876-N (ND Texas)
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #7
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Principal Recommendations
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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9. ADJOURN
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