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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION
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
2.B. Acknowledgment of Community Scholarship Sponsors & Scholarship Recipients:  DeSoto High School Parent Teacher Student Association (DHS PTSA) Scholarship & Concerned DeSoto Citizens (CDC)
2.C. DeSoto High School Top 20 Graduates
2.D. Recognition of Teachers of the Year
2.E. Recognition of Principal of the Year
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
5.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
5.C. Discussion regarding pending litigation against the District in Case No. 3:22-cv-00876-N (ND Texas) including proposed settlement agreement
6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
6.A. DeSoto High School Accolades & Celebrations
6.B. Master and Bell Schedule Update
6.C. Financial Updates
7. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
7.A. Required TEA 2024-2025 TEKS Certification Document

7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum (Instructional Materials):
Social Studies, Math, and Science 

7.B.1. Social Studies
7.B.1.a. SAVVAS Renewal - (Grades K-5)
7.B.1.b. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) - (Grades 6-8)
7.B.1.c. Bedford, Freeman, & Worth (BFW) - (Grades 9-12)
7.B.2. Math
7.B.2.a. STEMscopes - (Grades K-8 & Algebra 1)
7.B.3. Science
7.B.3.a. McGraw Hill - (Grades K-12)
7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Principal Impact Cohort (PIC) with UNT Dallas - Amendment
7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of College Board AP Exams

7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of purchase of SAS Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (SAS EVAAS)

7.F. Consideration and Approval of Possible Grant Acceptance:  SAFE Cycle 2 Grant
7.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Amendment to Robert Half Agreement
7.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Play it Safe and Texas School Procedures Curriculum (Related to Senate Bill 9)

7.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). 

7.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Microsoft Subscription

7.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy Update 122 (Second Read):
FFAC (LOCAL)

7.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP# 24-004 and 24-004a (Catering Services)
7.M.  Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
8. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
8.A. Appointment of TASB Delegate and Alternate to Annual TASA/TASB Convention (September 2024)
8.B. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed settlement agreement in Case No. 3:22-cv-00876-N (ND Texas)
8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #7
8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Principal Recommendations
9. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
2. BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Attachments:
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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
Attachments:
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2.E. Recognition of Principal of the Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Subject:
5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
Subject:
5.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
Subject:
5.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
Subject:
5.C. Discussion regarding pending litigation against the District in Case No. 3:22-cv-00876-N (ND Texas) including proposed settlement agreement
Subject:
6. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
Subject:
6.A. DeSoto High School Accolades & Celebrations
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Master and Bell Schedule Update
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
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7. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
Subject:
7.A. Required TEA 2024-2025 TEKS Certification Document
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:

7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum (Instructional Materials):
Social Studies, Math, and Science 

Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.1. Social Studies
Subject:
7.B.1.a. SAVVAS Renewal - (Grades K-5)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.1.b. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) - (Grades 6-8)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.1.c. Bedford, Freeman, & Worth (BFW) - (Grades 9-12)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.2. Math
Subject:
7.B.2.a. STEMscopes - (Grades K-8 & Algebra 1)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.3. Science
Subject:
7.B.3.a. McGraw Hill - (Grades K-12)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Principal Impact Cohort (PIC) with UNT Dallas - Amendment
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of College Board AP Exams
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:

7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of purchase of SAS Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (SAS EVAAS)

Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Consideration and Approval of Possible Grant Acceptance:  SAFE Cycle 2 Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Grants & Special Revenue Manager
Attachments:
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7.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Amendment to Robert Half Agreement
Presenter:
Tiffanie Blackmon-Jones, Chief Communications Officer
Attachments:
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7.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
Attachments:
Subject:

7.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
Attachments:
Subject:
7.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Microsoft Subscription
Presenter:
Michael White, Executive Director of Technology
Attachments:
Subject:

7.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy Update 122 (Second Read):
FFAC (LOCAL)

Presenter:
Dr. Silvia Martinez, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:
Subject:
7.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of RFP# 24-004 and 24-004a (Catering Services)
Presenter:
Dr. Silvia Martinez, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Attachments:
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7.M.  Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Attachments:
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8. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
Subject:
8.A. Appointment of TASB Delegate and Alternate to Annual TASA/TASB Convention (September 2024)
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. 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
Subject:
8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #7
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Principal Recommendations
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
9. ADJOURN

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