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. Millie De Jesus, Lead Pastor, Victory Hill Church
2.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment Presentation 
2.C. Recognition of 1st Cohort of Cybersecurity Pathway Students
2.D. Recognition of Every Drop Counts- Contest Winner Presentation
2.E. Recognition DeSoto High School Boys Track Team 6A Regional Champions
2.F. Recognition Girls Flag Football District Champions
3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
3.A.1. Discussion regarding Student v. DeSoto ISD; Docket No 299-SE-0525
3.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
5. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
5.A. Financial Updates
5.B. Draft Budget Presentation 
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 LASO Instructional Leadership Grant
6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum Associates - iReady
6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Social Studies Grades 9-12 for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of SAVAAS Social Studies K - 5 for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Social Studies
6.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Science Grades K - 5 for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Math Grades 6 - Algebra I - Texas Math Courses 1, 2 and 3
6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of STEMscopes Science  Accelerate Learning Grades 6 - Physics for 2025–2026 School Year
6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval for McGraw Hill ALEKS Math Grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Bedford, Freeman, & Worth AP Social Studies (Grades 9-12)  for the 2025 -2026 School Year
6.K. Consideration and Possible Approval for Additional Funds for Instructional Material for Dual Credit Program
6.L. Possible Consideration and Approval of Edgenuity -  Imagine Learning 
6.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of CCMR Educational Products and Services Vendor List
6.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of FSMC (Whitsons) Contract Renewal for 2025 - 2026 School Year
6.O. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy Update 124( Second Read)  includes changes to Local Policies: CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, AND GKA
6.P. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 

7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment # 21 and # 22
7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Recommendation School Campus Principals for:
Frank D. Moates Elementary 
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
West Middle School
7.C. Leadership TASB Nomination or Representative
7.D. Discussion and Action on Election of Board Officers
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
9. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 27, 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. Millie De Jesus, Lead Pastor, Victory Hill Church
Subject:
2.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment Presentation 
Presenter:
Sonja Batiste, Data Strategist
Subject:
2.C. Recognition of 1st Cohort of Cybersecurity Pathway Students
Presenter:
Melinda Pugh, CTE Director
Subject:
2.D. Recognition of Every Drop Counts- Contest Winner Presentation
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Subject:
2.E. Recognition DeSoto High School Boys Track Team 6A Regional Champions
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Athletics Director
Subject:
2.F. Recognition Girls Flag Football District Champions
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Athletics Director
Subject:
3. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
Subject:
3.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
Subject:
3.A.1. Discussion regarding Student v. DeSoto ISD; Docket No 299-SE-0525
Subject:
3.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
Subject:
5. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
Subject:
5.A. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Draft Budget Presentation 
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
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 LASO Instructional Leadership Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Budget & Grants Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Curriculum Associates - iReady
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Social Studies Grades 9-12 for the 2025 - 2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of SAVAAS Social Studies K - 5 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Social Studies
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Science Grades K - 5 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of McGraw Hill Math Grades 6 - Algebra I - Texas Math Courses 1, 2 and 3
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of STEMscopes Science  Accelerate Learning Grades 6 - Physics for 2025–2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval for McGraw Hill ALEKS Math Grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Bedford, Freeman, & Worth AP Social Studies (Grades 9-12)  for the 2025 -2026 School Year
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.K. Consideration and Possible Approval for Additional Funds for Instructional Material for Dual Credit Program
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.L. Possible Consideration and Approval of Edgenuity -  Imagine Learning 
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of CCMR Educational Products and Services Vendor List
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
6.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of FSMC (Whitsons) Contract Renewal for 2025 - 2026 School Year
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
6.O. Consideration and Possible Approval of Policy Update 124( Second Read)  includes changes to Local Policies: CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, AND GKA
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Trustee
Attachments:
Subject:
6.P. 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 Approval of Budget Amendment # 21 and # 22
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Recommendation School Campus Principals for:
Frank D. Moates Elementary 
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
West Middle School
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
Subject:
7.C. Leadership TASB Nomination or Representative
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Subject:
7.D. Discussion and Action on Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
Subject:
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
Subject:
9. ADJOURN

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