The board conducted a regular meeting that included the election of board officers and a presentation of the Superintendent's report. Key topics included a detailed energy report comparing usage between years and highlighting efficiency projects, the approval of a bid for stadium seat replacement, and the authorization of various financial reports, including revenue collections, expenditures, and bank reconciliations. Personnel matters were addressed, including salary approvals, stipend requests, and job reclassifications. The session concluded with a public comment regarding philosophical and cultural issues.
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The board meeting included updates on CSI, TSI, and ATSI information, the approval of the 2026-2027 fiscal budget, and the selection of the lowest bid from Aztec Computers for district netbook chargers. Additional topics involved authorizing payments to vendors for services rendered prior to the issuance of purchase orders, reviewing state revenue and expenditure reports for April, and discussing board policy revisions related to pay schedules, child nutrition guidelines, and curriculum testing requirements. Personnel matters were also addressed, including reclassifications, additional compensation for various summer committees and programs, and the approval of updated pay scales.
May 1, 2025·Board meeting
Desoto County School Board Regular Meeting
The DeSoto County School Board held a regular meeting where they recognized academic achievements of elementary and intermediate schools, as well as state champions in powerlifting. The board also acknowledged seniors scoring 30 or higher on the ACT. Additionally, the meeting addressed National Children's Mental Health Awareness, highlighting the district's mental health services and community involvement. The board discussed and approved an HVAC replacement project for Olive Branch Middle School, revised board policies related to students with disabilities, and considered updates to supplemental services and grading policies.
