October 27, 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: Pastor Larry Williams of Dallas First Church of the Nazarene |
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2.B. Resolution DeSoto Eagles Girls Flag Football Team
Presenter:
Dr. Tiffany Clark, State Board of Education
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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 Potential Settlement of Matter Related to EEOC Charge No. 450-2025-10114
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4.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
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5. INFORMATION (Discussion Only)
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5.A. Financial Updates
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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5.B. Timeline for FY 27 Budget Process
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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5.C. Parent Services Update
Presenter:
Gene Morrow, Executive Director of Student Support Services
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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. Consideration and Possible Approval to Accept the Phone Free School Grant
Presenter:
Elizabeth Bostic, Grants and Budget Manager
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6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval to Accept the Dallas County Coaching Summit Stipend
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of Network Services and Licensing Agreement with Economic Mobility Systems (EMS)
Presenter:
Stephanie McCloud, Chief Academic Officer
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6.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchase of Laptop Carts from CDW-G
Presenter:
Micheal White, Executive Director of Information Technology
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6.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of Crowd Strike Protection Renewal
Presenter:
Micheal White, Executive Director of Information Technology
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6.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of FUYL Tower Smart Lockers
Presenter:
Micheal White, Executive Director of Information Technology
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6.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase Lenovo Student Chromebooks
Presenter:
Micheal White, Executive Director of Information Technology
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6.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Facility Use Agreement Between DeSoto ISD and University of Texas at Arlington
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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6.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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7. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)
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7.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Second Quarter Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Michael McSwain, Interim Chief Business Officer
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7.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Policy Committee Members
Presenter:
Chasiti McKissic, Board President
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7.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Superintendent's Constraint Progress Measures
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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7.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Settlement Agreement in the Matter of EEOC Charge No. 450-2025-10114 and to Authorize the Superintendent to Execute All Necessary Documents to Effectuate the Agreement.
Presenter:
Usamah Rodgers, Superintendent of Schools
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS
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9. ADJOURN
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