November 16, 2026 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: Pastor John Marin, Senior Pastor of Hampton Road Baptist Church |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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5. BOARD MONITORING
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5.A. Campus and Student Recognition
Presenter:
Tanya Dillard, K-6 Math Instructional Design Leader
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5.B. Goal Progress Monitoring
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5.B.1. GPM 3.1 Math Kindergarten i-Ready ([BOY])
GPM 3.2 Math 1st Grade i-Ready ([BOY]) GPM 3.3 Math 2nd Grade i-Ready ([BOY])
Presenter:
Dr. Raul Peña, Executive Director of School Leadership, and Mrs. Tanya Dillard
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6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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6.A. Bilingual Program Update
Presenter:
Carminia Moreno, Director of Bilingual/ESL
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6.B. ParentSquare: District Family Communication Platform Update
Presenter:
Michael White, Executive Director of Technology
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6.C. DeSoto High School Cafeteria Consolidation and Building Utilization Update
Presenter:
Dr. Raul Peña, Executive Director of School Leadership and Kimberly Smith, Acting Principal
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7. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
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7.A. Deliberation regarding the appointment and employment of a Head Athletic Trainer, including duties, compensation, and terms of employment (§ 551.074).
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7.B. Deliberation regarding the employment and proposed contract of Dr. Elna Davis as Superintendent of Schools for DeSoto ISD, and consultation with legal counsel regarding related legal matters, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
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8. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, President of Board of Trustees
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8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) and TAP Plans for State Submission
Presenter:
Dr. Raul Pena, Executive Director of School Leadership and Campus Principals
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8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval to Proceed with Change Order No. 2 to Hellas Construction and the Reallocation of Bond Interest Funds to the DeSoto Athletics Project.
Presenter:
Madeleine Sara-Colley, Procedeo
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8.D. Discuss, consider, and take possible action to approve the employment contract for Dr. Elna Davis as Superintendent of Schools for DeSoto ISD and authorize the Board President to execute the contract on behalf of the District.
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8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Recommendation for Head Athletic Trainer
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9. ADJOURN
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