February 24, 2025 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: Dr. Keith L. Somerville, Lead Pastor, The Village United Methodist Church |
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2.B. CTE Month Resolution
Presenter:
Melinda Pugh, Director Career & Technical Education
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2.C. National Counselor Month
Presenter:
Anita Perry, Executive Director of CCMR
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3. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARING:
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3.A. Presentation of the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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3.B. Public Comments on (TAPR) |
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3.C. Presentation of The Meadows Elementary (TME) Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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3.D. Public Comments on TME TIP |
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3.E. Close Public Hearing |
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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.B. To discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC to represent the District (Texas Government Code §551.071)
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5.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 for the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property 1. Review purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of land |
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5.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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5.D.1. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to Superintendent's contract amendments.
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6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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6.A. 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 Acceptance of the Project Lead The Way Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Budget & Grants Manager
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase and Installation of Commercial Dishwashers at Identified Campuses
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval to Amend the District Innovation Plan
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Mangement
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Cybersecurity Software Subscription Renewal (CrowdStrike)
Presenter:
Michael White, Executive Director of Technology
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Costs for the May 2025 Joint Election and to Enter into Election Services Contract
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Additional Expenditures for Special Education Contract Service Providers
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.G. 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 to rename DeSoto High School Collegiate Campus
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval to rename the District Alternative Program Campus
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Authorizing the County of Dallas to Resell Tax-Foreclosed Property
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of The Meadows Elementary (TME) Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution to Designate all DeSoto Independent School District Schools as Welcoming and Protective to the Fullest Extent of the Law
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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8.F. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.G. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC.
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.H. Discussion and possible action to approve amendments to Superintendent's contract.
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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10. ADJOURN
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