Meeting Agenda
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM 
2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation: Pastor Eric D. King, Pastor of Christian Education, Pastoral Care, Ministers and Deacons Disciple Central Community Church 
2.B. Recognition of the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy Cohort at DeSoto High School
2.C. Master Trustee Recognition for Trustee Chasiti McKissic
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
5. BOARD MONITORING 
5.A. Campus and Student Recognition
5.B. Goal Progress Monitoring 
5.B.1. GPM 3.1 Math - Kinder iReady
5.B.2. GPM 3.2 Math - 1st Grade i-Ready
5.B.3. GPM 3.3 Math - 2nd Grade i-Ready
6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
6.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
6.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Interim Superintendent's formative evaluation and employment contract.
6.A.2. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the issuance of Chapter 21 employee contracts.
6.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the contract for solar panels and related legal matters.
6.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
6.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
6.C.1. Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Director of Accounting.
6.C.2. Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Interim Chief Financial Officer.
6.C.3. Discussion regarding the Interim Superintendent's formative evaluation and employment contract.
6.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits)
6.D.1. Discussion regarding intruder alert updates.
7. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
7.A.  2025-2026  Board Travel Expenses
7.B. Human Capital Management Monthly Update
7.C. Bond Monthly Update
8. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026 - 2027 Assessment Calendar
8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchase and Service Agreement with Mind Sphere (E-Banks) Software Solution
8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement with Dallas College Concerning Dual Credit - DeSoto ISD High School Comprehensive Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Early College High School (ECHS) Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
8.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Lamar State College Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2026 - 2027 School Year
8.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Special Education Curriculum and Instructional Resources
8.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Special Education Program and System Platform Support Services
8.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Expenditure to Use Selected Vendors for Special Education Contracted Services
8.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Catastrophic Student Insurance Coverage 
8.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Helmet Reconditioning Services
8.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of Youth Health Associates (formerly, Athletes for Change)
8.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct 
8.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
9. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
9.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendments
9.B. Discussion regarding the 2026–2027 General Fund budget for the 61xx Extra Duty and 61xx Substitute Pay accounts, including anticipated expenditures, funding needs, and procedures for monitoring and controlling activity in those two accounts.
9.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual 
9.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Additional Teacher Positions 
9.E. Discussion regarding the Frank Moates Elementary School construction project, including the planned student capacity, anticipated enrollment and residential growth, proposed grade configuration, project scope, and potential funding options or reallocations necessary to address the District’s projected facility need.
9.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Schematic Design (SD) for Frank Moates ES, Katherine Johnson, DeSoto High School, Eagle Stadium, and Student Success Center, as part of the SD Approval process for the 2025 Bond Program.
9.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Request for Proposals for External Commercial Real Estate Services to Assess District Property 
9.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Ground Lease and Temporary Use Agreement with McMahon Contracting for District Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Westmoreland Road and West Parkerville Road
9.I. Consideration and Possible Approval to Remove Tesla Solar Panels on Frank D. Moates Elementary
9.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Athletic Department Football Travel Expenses for the  August 29, 2026, Trip to Florida
9.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Creation of a Board -Appointed TASK Force to Review Campus Utilization and District Real Property Assets
9.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2026–2027 TASB Delegate
9.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026–2027 TASB Alternate Delegate
9.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Updates to the Lone Star Governance Framework
9.O. Consideration and Possible Approval of Superintendent Constraints  from  Constraint Progress Monitoring (CPM) to Operational Performance Metrics (OPM)
9.P. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Quarterly Progress Tracker
9.Q. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
9.R. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interim Superintendent Formative Evaluation
9.S. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Initiation of the Search Process for a Permanent Superintendent 
9.T. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of Director of Accounting
9.U. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of the Interim Chief Financial Officer
10. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
2. OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM 
Subject:
2.A. Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum
Invocation: Pastor Eric D. King, Pastor of Christian Education, Pastoral Care, Ministers and Deacons Disciple Central Community Church 
Subject:
2.B. Recognition of the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy Cohort at DeSoto High School
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
2.C. Master Trustee Recognition for Trustee Chasiti McKissic
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY 
Subject:
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS 
Subject:
5. BOARD MONITORING 
Subject:
5.A. Campus and Student Recognition
Presenter:
Sonja Batiste, Data Strategist, Research Evaluation and Design
Subject:
5.B. Goal Progress Monitoring 
Subject:
5.B.1. GPM 3.1 Math - Kinder iReady
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B.2. GPM 3.2 Math - 1st Grade i-Ready
Subject:
5.B.3. GPM 3.3 Math - 2nd Grade i-Ready
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Description:
During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.
Subject:
6.A. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)
Subject:
6.A.1. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Interim Superintendent's formative evaluation and employment contract.
Subject:
6.A.2. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the issuance of Chapter 21 employee contracts.
Subject:
6.A.3. Consultation with legal counsel regarding the contract for solar panels and related legal matters.
Subject:
6.B. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)
Subject:
6.C. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)
Subject:
6.C.1. Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Director of Accounting.
Subject:
6.C.2. Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Subject:
6.C.3. Discussion regarding the Interim Superintendent's formative evaluation and employment contract.
Subject:
6.D. Texas Government Code Chapter §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits)
Subject:
6.D.1. Discussion regarding intruder alert updates.
Subject:
7. INFORMATION (Discussion Only) 
Subject:
7.A.  2025-2026  Board Travel Expenses
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Human Capital Management Monthly Update
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Bond Monthly Update
Presenter:
Jason Colley, Procedeo Program Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
8. CONSENT ITEMS (All items may be acted upon at the same time by Board of Trustees) 
Subject:
8.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026 - 2027 Assessment Calendar
Presenter:
Sonja Batiste, Data Strategist, Research Evaluation and Design
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Purchase and Service Agreement with Mind Sphere (E-Banks) Software Solution
Presenter:
Saundra Scott, Director of Financial Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the First Amendment to Agreement with Dallas College Concerning Dual Credit - DeSoto ISD High School Comprehensive Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Robin Johnson Ford, Director, Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Early College High School (ECHS) Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Robin Johnson Ford, Director, Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Agreement with Dallas College for the DeSoto ISD Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Robin Johnson Ford, Director, Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of Lamar State College Dual Enrollment Agreement for the 2026 - 2027 School Year
Presenter:
Robin Johnson Ford, Director, Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of Special Education Curriculum and Instructional Resources
Presenter:
Stephanie Fuller, Executive Director of Special Education
Attachments:
Subject:
8.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of Special Education Program and System Platform Support Services
Presenter:
Stephanie Fuller, Executive Director of Special Education
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. Consideration and Possible Approval of Expenditure to Use Selected Vendors for Special Education Contracted Services
Presenter:
Stephanie Fuller, Executive Director of Special Education
Attachments:
Subject:
8.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Catastrophic Student Insurance Coverage 
Presenter:
M.T. Tyeskie, Director of Athletics
Attachments:
Subject:
8.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Purchase of Helmet Reconditioning Services
Presenter:
M.T. Tyeskie, Director of Athletics
Attachments:
Subject:
8.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of Youth Health Associates (formerly, Athletes for Change)
Presenter:
Metric Manning, Director of Student Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
8.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct 
Presenter:
Metric Manning, Director of Student Support Services
Attachments:
Subject:
8.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
9. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) 
Subject:
9.A. Consideration and Possible Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Andrew Kim, TEA Conservator
Subject:
9.B. Discussion regarding the 2026–2027 General Fund budget for the 61xx Extra Duty and 61xx Substitute Pay accounts, including anticipated expenditures, funding needs, and procedures for monitoring and controlling activity in those two accounts.
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.C. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual 
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Consideration and Possible Approval of Additional Teacher Positions 
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Discussion regarding the Frank Moates Elementary School construction project, including the planned student capacity, anticipated enrollment and residential growth, proposed grade configuration, project scope, and potential funding options or reallocations necessary to address the District’s projected facility need.
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.F. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Schematic Design (SD) for Frank Moates ES, Katherine Johnson, DeSoto High School, Eagle Stadium, and Student Success Center, as part of the SD Approval process for the 2025 Bond Program.
Presenter:
Jason Colley, Procedeo Program Manager
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Request for Proposals for External Commercial Real Estate Services to Assess District Property 
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.H. Consideration and Possible Approval of a Ground Lease and Temporary Use Agreement with McMahon Contracting for District Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Westmoreland Road and West Parkerville Road
Presenter:
Donald Miller, Operations Coordinator
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consideration and Possible Approval to Remove Tesla Solar Panels on Frank D. Moates Elementary
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.J. Consideration and Possible Approval of Athletic Department Football Travel Expenses for the  August 29, 2026, Trip to Florida
Presenter:
M.T. Tyeskie, Director of Athletics
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Creation of a Board -Appointed TASK Force to Review Campus Utilization and District Real Property Assets
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.L. Consideration and Possible Approval of 2026–2027 TASB Delegate
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026–2027 TASB Alternate Delegate
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, School Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Updates to the Lone Star Governance Framework
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.O. Consideration and Possible Approval of Superintendent Constraints  from  Constraint Progress Monitoring (CPM) to Operational Performance Metrics (OPM)
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
9.P. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Quarterly Progress Tracker
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.Q. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, School Board President
Subject:
9.R. Consideration and Possible Approval of Interim Superintendent Formative Evaluation
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, School Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.S. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Initiation of the Search Process for a Permanent Superintendent 
Presenter:
Karen Lacy, School Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
9.T. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of Director of Accounting
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
9.U. Consideration and Possible Approval of the Hiring of the Interim Chief Financial Officer
Presenter:
Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
10. ADJOURN

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