August 25, 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: Rev. Dr. Tyrone Pettiford, II, Carter Temple CME Church |
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3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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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 WRA Contract
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4.A.2. Discussion regarding RFQ-25-014
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4.A.3. Social Media Lawsuit
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4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
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5. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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5.A. First Read Policy Update 125 for LOCAL Policies BDAA, BDB, BDF, EI, FDE and FEC
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, School Board Trustee
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5.B. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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5.C. 2024 - 2025 Update on A - F Accountability Rating
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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6. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees)
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6.A. Accept the Texas Trust Gives Foundation Community Impact Grant to Support the Launch of the Desoto ISD Uniform and Winterwear Closet
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Grants and Budget Manager
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6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program.
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Early College High School Program
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Dallas College Interlocal Agreement for the Para to Teacher Pathway Program
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Beacon Hill Preparatory Institution Partnership Agreement
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Education is Freedom (EIF) Foundation
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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6.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of K - 3 Reading Academies Contract with Region 10
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval Eduphoria Subscription Renewal
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval School Status Contract Renewal
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Facility Use Request at East Middle School for The Chocolate Mint Foundation for the Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Events
Presenter:
James Thomas, Chief of Operations
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6.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
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6.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of Youth Health Associates Memorandum of Understanding
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
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6.O. Consideration and Possible Approval of Worker Compensation Insurance through Edwards Risk Management
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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6.R. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between TASB Risk Management and DeSoto ISD for Unemployment Insurance
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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6.S. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendment #1
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and Authorization for the Superintendent to Execute the Agreement
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Replacement Lockers for the DeSoto High School Football Locker Storage Project
Presenter:
Claude Mathis, Director of Athletics
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7.D. Second Read: Policy updates as a result of the 89th Legislative Session
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7.D.1. FD (LOCAL) Non-enrolled student participation in curricular or extracurricular activities
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7.D.2. FM (LOCAL)-Non-enrolled student participation in extracurricular activities
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7.D.3. FNCE (LOCAL)-Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices
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7.D.4. EFB (LOCAL)-Instructional Resources and Library Materials
Presenter:
Dr. Michelle Neely, Executive Director of Administrative Services
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7.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Director of Human Capital Management
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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7.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Director of Maintenance
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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7.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Director of Bilingual and ESL
Presenter:
Lawrence Davis, Director of Human Capital Management
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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9. ADJOURN
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