DeSoto Independent School District, TX

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

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Special Cancelled

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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

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])

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

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

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.

Canvass Election and Installation of Trustees

The DeSoto ISD board meets to certify the May 2, 2026 regular school-board election results and then administer the oath of office to the newly elected trustees. After brief comments from the new members, the board may take action on reorganizing its officers.

• Certification of May 2, 2026 regular school-board election results
• Administration of oath of office to newly elected trustees by Judge Mike Jones, Jr.
• Possible action on School Board Officers’ reorganization

The provided document contains only the meeting title and administrative system information. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the text.

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board will meet in a special session to decide on renewing or terminating probationary and term contracts for certified employees under Texas Chapter 21, including campus professionals, administrators, and principals. The board will also consider a voluntary resignation incentive for eligible staff.

• Renewal and awarding of probationary and term Chapter 21 contracts for 2026-27
• Possible termination of certain probationary contract employees at contract end
• Possible non-renewal of certain term contract employees
• Possible approval of voluntary resignation incentive for eligible employees

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve tiered budget reduction options. The meeting includes a possible vote on a resolution to declare a reduction in force due to program changes.

• Approval of tiered budget reduction options
• Resolution declaring a reduction in force due to program change under Board Policy DFFB(LOCAL)
• Closed session for legal advice on budget reductions and staff reductions

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Board Candidate Orientation

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will hold a candidate orientation meeting to review filing requirements, mandatory training, and upcoming board meeting dates. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 27, 2026 to discuss financial updates, bond program progress, and vote on several construction-related contracts. The board will also recognize academic and athletic achievements and receive closed-session legal advice.

• Vote on $2025 bond construction manager at risk contract for Bid Package #03 (CMAR 26-011)
• Possible approval of MEP & Commissioning Services selection through RFQ 26-010
• Possible approval of Roof Consulting Services selection through RFQ 26-012
• Possible approval of Job Order Contract Athletics GC via cooperative purchasing agreement
• Monthly bond program update presentation

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

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2026, to discuss district goals, intervention plans, and policy updates. No major decisions are scheduled; the board will review progress reports and hear updates on math interventions and policy changes.

• Consideration and possible approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
• Consideration and possible approval of the Quarterly Tracker Report
• FIRST READ: Policy Updates for GKD, CNA (LOCAL), DMA (LOCAL)
• Update on the District-Wide Intervention Plan
• Goal Progress Monitoring for Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade math i-Ready assessments

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

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report and Targeted Improvement Plans for The Meadows Elementary and West Middle School. The board will also consider several contracts and the 2026-2027 academic calendar.

• Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Public hearing on Targeted Improvement Plans for The Meadows Elementary and West Middle School
• Possible approval of 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Option B
• Consideration of contracts for Zoom Telephone System, eBank software, and BSN/Nike agreement
• Selection of suppliers for Charter Transportation & Trailer Services (RFP-26-003)

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

Special Called Meeting

The DeSoto ISD board will convene a special meeting on March 24, 2026, to consider the 2024–2025 Annual Financial Audit Report presented by the conservator. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a public comment period restricted to agenda topics.

• Consideration and possible approval of 2024–2025 Annual Financial Audit Report (presented by Andrew Kim, Conservator)

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

Board Workshop

The DeSoto Independent School District board workshop will discuss budget scenarios for fiscal year 2026 and the development timeline for fiscal year 2027. Andrew Kim, Conservator, will present both items for information only; no formal decisions are scheduled.

Regular Meeting

The DeSoto Independent School District Board will review reading progress data for kindergarten through second grade. The meeting includes updates on the Education is Freedom program and Pre-K enrollment impact.

• Possible approval of the Progress Monitoring Report
• Review of i-Ready reading data for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade
• Education is Freedom update
• Pre-K Circle Data presentation regarding enrollment impact
• Recognition of UIL 6A Division II State Football Champions

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.