The board received a presentation on accountability results for the 2025-2026 academic year, highlighting district-wide performance metrics. The consent agenda included the authorization of various service contracts and research agreements, as well as the approval to advertise for competitive bids regarding school technology infrastructure, such as fiber cabling, network switches, firewalls, and kitchen equipment upgrades for several campus facilities. Under new business, the board reviewed and approved financial reports, including revenue and expenditure statements and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the board acted upon several revised policies concerning administrative record management, graduation requirements, attendance, and student discipline, while also addressing personnel recommendations.
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The board discussed several agenda items, including multiple contractual agreements with Allen & Hoshall for various architectural services such as flooring, HVAC, laundry equipment, paving, parking, playgrounds, roofing, and track improvements at several schools. Personnel recommendations were presented and discussed, including teacher positions and pay scale adjustments. The board also addressed a request for vendor payment for services provided prior to purchase order issuance, a student discipline matter, and received public comments.
Sep 3, 2026·Board meeting
DeSoto County Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board received a report on the start of the school year. Action items included the approval of various financial reports, grant applications, and a significant volume of contractual agreements with vendors covering photography, software, facilities, and educational services. The board also authorized a capital project change order, a marketing release, memoranda of understanding with educational and correctional partners, and the advertisement for bids regarding student netbooks. Additionally, the board processed personnel recommendations and heard public commentary regarding specific terminology.
Aug 20, 2026·Board meeting
Desoto County School Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including architectural service agreements for athletic facility and press box improvements at Louisburg and Bunn Lake high schools. The board also approved the purchase of Apple education products and a playground addition at the Bunn Lake High School preschool. Additional approvals were granted for employee expense reimbursements, various personnel changes, job description updates, and after-school tutoring programs. The board concluded with a decision to enter into an executive session to discuss residency appeals, property and personnel contract matters, and potential litigation.
