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: Rev. Willacin Gholston, Manager of Pastoral Services, Methodist Charleton Medical Center
2.B. District Accolades (Students, Faculty and Staff)
2.C. Recognition of Spelling Bee Campus Winners
2.D. Plant Services and Custodial Staff Recognition
3. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
3.A. Updates for Amber Terrace Elementary Pre-K Program
3.B. Financial Updates
3.C. Annual Announcement of Board Training Credit
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
4.A.1. Discussion regarding Hawkins v. DeSoto ISD, et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00652-D.
4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
4.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
6. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
6.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Paxton - Patterson Curriculum and Equipment 
6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025–26 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials

6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval Expansion Solutions for Summer Enrichment 
6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2025 - 2026 Academic Calendar
6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Roof Repairs at DeSoto High School Gymnasium 2 and Gymnasium 3
6.F. Consideration and Possible approval of the purchase of Safe and Civil Schools Curriculum and Training Program.
6.G. Consideration and Possible approval for the purchase of the Character Counts Curriculum.
6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Network Cabling System Provider (CDW)
6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Independent Financial Auditor
6.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
7.A. Consideration and Possible Action on the Renewal and Awarding of Probationary and Term Chapter 21 Contracts of Specified Certified Employees for the 2025- 2026 Contract Year, Including but Not Limited to Campus Professionals, Campus Administrators, and Principals.
7.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Recommendation to Terminate Certain Probationary Contract Employees at the End of the Contract Period, in the Best Interest of the District Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
7.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Non-Renewal of Certain Term Contract Employees Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code and Board Policy DFFB(LOCAL).
7.D. Policy Updates 1. Policy Update 124 - EHBC (LOCAL) -
7.D.1. First Read:  Policy Update 124 - First Read - Policy Update 124 includes changes to Local Policies: CAA, CDA,  CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA 
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
9. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 28, 2025 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: Rev. Willacin Gholston, Manager of Pastoral Services, Methodist Charleton Medical Center
Subject:
2.B. District Accolades (Students, Faculty and Staff)
Presenter:
Dr. Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
2.C. Recognition of Spelling Bee Campus Winners
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Subject:
2.D. Plant Services and Custodial Staff Recognition
Presenter:
James Thomas, Chief of Maintenance and Operations
Subject:
3. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
Subject:
3.A. Updates for Amber Terrace Elementary Pre-K Program
Presenter:
Keishla Coleman, Principal
Subject:
3.B. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Annual Announcement of Board Training Credit
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
4. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
Subject:
4.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
Subject:
4.A.1. Discussion regarding Hawkins v. DeSoto ISD, et al., Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00652-D.
Subject:
4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
Subject:
4.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
Subject:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
Subject:
6. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
Subject:
6.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Paxton - Patterson Curriculum and Equipment 
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025–26 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:

6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval Expansion Solutions for Summer Enrichment 
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2025 - 2026 Academic Calendar
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Roof Repairs at DeSoto High School Gymnasium 2 and Gymnasium 3
Presenter:
James Thomas, Chief of Maintenance and Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
6.F. Consideration and Possible approval of the purchase of Safe and Civil Schools Curriculum and Training Program.
Presenter:
Gene Morrow Jr., Executive Director of Student Support Services, Operations & Engagement
Attachments:
Subject:
6.G. Consideration and Possible approval for the purchase of the Character Counts Curriculum.
Presenter:
Gene Morrow Jr., Executive Director of Student Support Services, Operations & Engagement
Attachments:
Subject:
6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Network Cabling System Provider (CDW)
Presenter:
Michael White, Executive Director of Technology
Attachments:
Subject:
6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2024-2025 Independent Financial Auditor
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
Subject:
7.A. Consideration and Possible Action on the Renewal and Awarding of Probationary and Term Chapter 21 Contracts of Specified Certified Employees for the 2025- 2026 Contract Year, Including but Not Limited to Campus Professionals, Campus Administrators, and Principals.
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Mangement
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Recommendation to Terminate Certain Probationary Contract Employees at the End of the Contract Period, in the Best Interest of the District Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Mangement
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Non-Renewal of Certain Term Contract Employees Pursuant to Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code and Board Policy DFFB(LOCAL).
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Mangement
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Policy Updates 1. Policy Update 124 - EHBC (LOCAL) -
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Trustee
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D.1. First Read:  Policy Update 124 - First Read - Policy Update 124 includes changes to Local Policies: CAA, CDA,  CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA 
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Trustee
Attachments:
Subject:
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
Subject:
9. ADJOURN

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