DeSoto Independent School District, TX

Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will administer the oath of office to Curtis Neal Krohn for Place 2. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss employment terms and compensation for a superintendent finalist.

• Oath of Office for Curtis Neal Krohn, Board of Trustees Place 2
• Closed session discussion on contract negotiations for the Superintendent of Schools finalist

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Trustees will administer the oath of office to new trustee Curtis Neal Krohn. The board will also consider the appointment of an interim principal for DeSoto High School and amendments to the 2026–2027 Compensation Plan.

• Oath of office for Curtis Neal Krohn (Board of Trustees, Place 2)
• Appointment and employment of an Interim Principal for DeSoto High School
• Proposed amendments to the 2026–2027 Compensation Plan
• Contract negotiations for the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools
• Legal consultation regarding the District’s Athletic Department

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss naming a lone finalist for Superintendent and resolving solar power purchase agreements with Tesla. The meeting includes a public hearing on school turnaround and improvement plans for four campuses.

• Public hearing on The Meadows Elementary Turnaround Plan and Targeted Improvement Plans for three other schools
• Possible approval of a Request for Qualifications for forensic auditing services
• Consideration of a districtwide video security camera system from Force Security Solutions, LLC
• Possible acceptance of donations: $1,000 from Community Baptist Church and $2,000 from K104 Radio Station
• Possible appointment of a Trustee to fill the vacancy for Place 2

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review progress monitoring for kindergarten through second grade reading and math goals. The meeting includes a closed session and a discussion on financial updates.

• Action requested on College Board SAT Suite of Assessments
• Goal progress monitoring for 3rd Grade Reading and Math STAAR (K-2nd grade)
• Closed session regarding a Forensic Audit Request
• Closed session regarding the Bond Oversight Committee
• Discussion of financial updates

Two-Way Communication

The DeSoto Independent School District board is meeting for a two-way communication session. The agenda includes discussion of the 2026-2027 State of the District, covering finances and academics, as well as community involvement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 State of the District, Finances, Academics
• Discussion of Community Involvement

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed-session legal consultations followed by open-session action items. Key decisions include possible action on solar power purchase agreements, Atmos Energy easements near West Parkerville and South Westmoreland Roads, school resource officer interlocal agreements with DeSoto and Glenn Heights, and filling the Place 2 trustee vacancy. The board will also receive informational updates on grants, special education, enrollment, finances, building utilization, and bonds, and consider multiple consent items for software and curriculum contracts.

• Action on solar power purchase agreements, including relocation or termination of solar panel systems
• Atmos Energy easements on District property near West Parkerville Road and South Westmoreland Road
• School resource officer interlocal agreements with City of DeSoto and City of Glenn Heights, including billing adjustments
• Process and timeline for filling Place 2 vacancy after Trustee Chasiti McKissic's resignation
• Consent items: JJAEP MOU, Incident IQ, Eduphoria, Imagine Learning, School Status, ICEV, Frontline ERP/SIS, Savvas K-5 Social Studies, ESC Region 10 contract

The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, motions, or votes. No substantive actions were documented.

Grievance Level III

The DeSoto ISD board is meeting for a Grievance Level III hearing. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main action being a closed-session hearing on a Level III grievance filed by Briana Stanley, along with legal advice and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and the open session is expected to be brief.

• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for legal advice with school attorney
• Consultation with district's attorney on Level III grievance
• Closed session under §551.074 for personnel matters
• Level Three Grievance Hearing for Briana Stanley (DGBA [LEGAL] and DGBA [LOCAL])

The provided minutes for the September 21, 2026, Grievance Level III meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers only.

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, recognitions, and goal progress monitoring. The board will discuss in closed session and then take possible action on a Level III grievance hearing for James Thomas, and will hear a presentation on golf tournament proceeds.

• Action on Level Three Grievance Hearing for James Thomas (DGBA [LEGAL] and DGBA [LOCAL])
• Closed session: legal advice on Golf Tournament matters, Level III grievance, and personnel matters
• Golf Tournament Proceeds Presentation by Trustee Chasiti McKissic
• Goal Progress Monitoring: TSIA, SAT, ACT, College Credit, IBC's (EOY)
• Campus, Student, and Golf Team Recognition

The provided document contains only the meeting header and no record of actions, discussions, or votes. No substantive decisions were established in the supplied text.

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to act on several items: accepting Trustee Chasiti McKissic's resignation from Place 2 and setting a process to fill the vacancy, approving an interim superintendent's employment contract, and authorizing Atmos Energy easements on district property. The board will also enter closed session for legal consultations on these matters. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.

• Trustee Chasiti McKissic's resignation from Place 2 and vacancy-filling process
• Interim Superintendent's employment contract approval
• Atmos Energy easements on district property near West Parkerville Road and South Westmoreland Road
• Closed session under Texas Government Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074

The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on September 10, 2026, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of header information only.

Special

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will discuss solar power purchase agreements and the potential relocation or termination of solar panel systems. The Board will also consider the District's 2025-2026 School FIRST rating, FY2025 external audit findings, and related appeal options.

• Action regarding solar power purchase agreements and solar panel systems
• Discussion of 2025-2026 School FIRST Rating
• Discussion of FY2025 External Audit Findings and related appeal

The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on September 3, 2026, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of header information only.

Special Cancelled

This special meeting of the DeSoto Independent School District was cancelled. The original agenda included a discussion regarding solar power purchase agreements and the status of solar panel systems.

• Discussion of solar power purchase agreements
• Potential relocation, removal, or termination of solar panel systems

Special

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will meet to interview and deliberate on candidates for the interim superintendent position. The Board may take action to approve an appointment and authorize the Board President to execute an employment agreement.

• Interview and deliberation regarding candidates for interim superintendent
• Possible action to approve the appointment of an interim superintendent
• Authorization for Board President to execute an employment agreement

The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on September 1, 2026, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of header information only.

Special

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the timeline for searching for a permanent superintendent. The board will also approve the job posting for the position. Prior to the public action, the board will meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the interim superintendent and deliberate on the permanent search process.

• Approval of permanent superintendent search timeline
• Approval of permanent superintendent job posting
• Closed session consultation on interim superintendent appointment
• Closed session deliberation on permanent superintendent search

The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on August 31, 2026, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of header information only.

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and take action on an ordinance setting the tax rate, along with approving multiple contracts, curriculum adoptions, and insurance agreements. The board will also discuss appointing another interim superintendent and the current interim superintendent's contract.

• Public hearing and action on ordinance setting tax rate
• Approval of HES Custodial Services Contract Amendment
• Interlocal agreements for property/casualty, automobile, workers' comp, and unemployment insurance
• Approval of McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Curriculum Associates materials
• Facility lease agreement at North Side Elementary and agreement for purchase of attendance credit

Board Workshop

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will hold a workshop on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes establishing quorum, public comments, a data walk, a presentation on Frontline, and a report on NAVEX. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Public comments on agenda items
• Data walk presentation
• Frontline update
• NAVEX reporting

Grievance Level III Cancelled

The DeSoto ISD board is meeting to conduct a Level III grievance hearing for James Thomas, which includes closed-session legal and personnel discussions. The board will then reconvene in open session to consider and possibly take action on the grievance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments limited to agenda items.

• Level Three Grievance Hearing for James Thomas (DGBA [LEGAL] and DGBA [LOCAL])
• Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 (legal advice)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 (personnel matters)
• Consultation with district's attorney on Level III grievance
• Open session action on the grievance

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board is meeting to review student progress on math and reading goals, discuss a first reading of the 2026-2027 Board Operating Procedure Manual, and consider approving recommendations and a progress monitoring report. The agenda also includes public comment periods and routine opening procedures.

• Review of Board Goal 4 math progress measures (GPM 4.1-4.3) for grades 5-7
• Review of Board Goal 5 reading progress measures (GPM 5.1-5.3) for grades 5-7
• First read of 2026-2027 Board Operating Procedure Manual
• Possible approval of GPM recommendations
• Possible approval of Progress Monitoring Report

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual, the hiring of a Director of Accounting, the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, and revisions to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL). The meeting will also include a closed session for legal advice and personnel matters.

• Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual
• Consideration and possible approval of hiring a Director of Accounting
• Consideration and possible approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Consideration and possible approval of revisions to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code §§551.071 (legal advice) and 551.074 (personnel matters)

Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training Day 2

The board is participating in the second day of Lone Star Governance (LSG) training. The session is led by Dr. Cinto Ramos and Monica Barnes from the TEA Director of Board Coaching and Development.

• Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training - Day 2

Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training Day 1

The board is meeting for the first day of Lone Star Governance (LSG) training. The session is led by Dr. Cinto Ramos and Monica Barnes from the TEA Director of Board Coaching and Development.

• Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training — Day 1

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026-2027 General Fund budget for substitute and extra duty pay and consider several consent items. The meeting includes reviews of math goal progress and various college partnership agreements for the upcoming school year.

• Possible approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Consideration of budget amendments and General Fund budget for substitute and extra duty pay
• Possible approval of dual credit and early college agreements with Dallas College and Lamar State College
• Consideration of purchase agreements for Mind Sphere software and catastrophic student insurance
• Possible approval of special education curriculum resources and contracted services

Special Called Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate. Members will also consider approvals for the 2026-2027 compensation plan and various operating budgets.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
• Possible approval of 2026-2027 Budgets for General Operating (199), Child Nutrition (240), and Debt Services (511)
• Possible approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Possible reallocation of bond funds from Ruby Young ES and Meadows ES to Amber Terrace ES, Frank D. Moates ES, and other 2025 Bond Program projects
• Possible approval of an agreement for student transportation services

Grievance Level III Cancelled

The DeSoto ISD board meeting was cancelled on June 29, 2026. The board had planned to hold a Level III grievance hearing for James Gipson during closed and open sessions, but no action was taken.

• Cancelled Level III grievance hearing for James Gipson (DGBA [LEGAL] and DGBA [LOCAL])

Board Retreat

The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a two-day retreat on June 25–26, 2026, to discuss current challenges, leadership styles, and board operating procedures. The retreat includes team-building activities and a recap of day one discussions.

Budget Workshop Part III

The DeSoto Independent School District board holds a budget workshop to review the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027-2027. The meeting includes a presentation by Andrew Kim from the Texas Education Agency Conservator and does not include formal decisions.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review budget amendments and a proposed five-year agreement with Durham School Services, L.P. for student transportation. The meeting also includes discussions on bond fund reallocations and school resource officer expenditures.

• Five-year agreement with Durham School Services, L.P. for student transportation (2026–2031)
• Reallocation of bond funds from Ruby Young ES and Meadows ES to Amber Terrace ES and Frank D. Moates ES
• 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
• Ratification of SRO service expenditures for the City of Glenn Heights and City of DeSoto
• Possible waiver or reduction of facility rental fees for The Chocolate Mint Foundation

Budget Workshop Part II

The DeSoto ISD board holds a workshop to discuss the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026–27. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board will decide on five items, including two construction-manager contracts tied to the 2025 bond program, an amendment to an existing design contract, a required state instructional-materials survey, and a renewal of the school-nutrition vendor contract.

• Approve CMAR contract for Bid Package #01 (2025 bond program)
• Approve CMAR contract for Bid Package #02 (2025 bond program)
• Approve Amendment #01 to Corgan design contract for Bid Package #02
• Approve 2026-2027 Required Certification of Provision of Instructional Material Survey
• Renew Texas Department of Agriculture contract with Whitsons Nutrition, LLC

Budget Workshop

The DeSoto ISD board holds a budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a review of the year’s finances presented by the Chief Financial Officer, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Fiscal Year Review 2025-2026 presented by Daniel Villarreal, CFO

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the preliminary budget adoption process and review several contracts for the 2025 Bond Program. The meeting includes potential approvals for student transportation, financial auditing, and school facility improvements.

• Possible approval of Durham Transportation for 2026-2027 student transportation services
• Possible approval of lighting fixture replacements at West MS, Amber Terrace ES, and Woodridge ES
• Possible approval of a contract for the 2025-2026 Independent Financial Auditor
• Possible approval of the hiring of the Head Basketball Coach
• Discussion of District-Wide Intruder Detection Audit Report findings

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board will hold a special called meeting to enter closed session under Texas Government Code for legal advice and personnel matters. During the closed session, the board will view monthly celebrations and recognitions.

• Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 (legal advice with school attorney)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 (personnel matters)
• Discussion on personnel matters, organizational restructuring, and hiring procedures
• Review of potential legal exposure and policy compliance related to personnel actions
• Viewing of monthly celebrations and recognitions

The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on May 22, 2026, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss student academic progress and review local policies. The session includes a second reading of specific district policies and a potential vote on a progress monitoring report.

• Second read of Local Policies GKD, DMA, and CNA
• Possible approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
• Monitoring of Goal Progress (GPM 1.1 and 4.3) regarding TSIA2, SAT, ACT, CTE, and IBCs
• Recognition of UIL students and Music Education Distinction
• Recognition of College Board AP students

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.