July 28, 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: Former Prayer Leader Louise Derrick, Dynamic DeSoto |
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3. BOARD MONITORING
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3.A. Campus and Student Recognition
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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3.B. Goal Progress Monitoring
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3.B.1. GPM 4.1: Growth K - 8 ELA iReady
GPM 4.2: Growth K -8 Math iReady GPM 1.1 CCMR - TSIA / ACT/ SAT
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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3.C. Constraint 5 (Culture - EOY)
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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3.D. Board Quarterly Progress Tracker
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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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.A.1. Discussion regarding provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA)
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4.A.2. Discussion regarding provisions of WRA Contract.
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4.A.3. Discussion regarding TWCCRD C. Ude Letter of Determination
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4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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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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6.A.1. Bond Sale Update
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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6.B. Review of 2025-2026 Assessment Calendar
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.C. Dallas College Interlocal Agreement for the Para to Teacher Pathway
Presenter:
Elexia Davison, Manager District Staffing and Talent
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6.D. Legislative Updates:
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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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 MOU with Dallas College - Mountain View Campus
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval to Renew MOU with Dallas College for Dual Credit Program
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Pathways 2 Careers Curriculum and Professional Development Contract
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Bernhard to perform district gas pressure testing
Presenter:
James Thomas, Chief of Operations
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Helmet Reconditioning
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Director of Athletics
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7.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Blanket Athletic / UIL, Catastrophic, and Voluntary Student Insurance
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Director of Athletics
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7.G. Consideration and possible approval for the purchase of new hot food wells at McCowan Middle School
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
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7.H. 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 the Hiring of the Executive Director of School Leadership
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of the Director of Student and Staff Support Services
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of the Director of Plant Services
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of the Director of Fine Arts
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Maintenance Tax Note for 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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8.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025 - 2030 Board Goals
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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8.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025 - 2030 Superintendent Constraints
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.H. Consideration & Possible Approval of Board Quarterly Tracker
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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8.I. Consideration and Possible Approval-Blue Jean Educational Consulting Contract
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of City Year Contract
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8.K. Education Service Center Region 10 2025 -2026 Contract
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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10. ADJOURN
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