Desoto County School District

The board meeting involved the adoption of the superintendent's agenda, review of attorney reports, and ratification of a tentative compensation agreement for teachers and non-instructional staff. Updates were provided on the dropout prevention plan, the construction progress of a new high school, and the potential establishment of an employee clinic. Additionally, the board discussed school policy updates, reviewed financial reports, and heard reports on upcoming scholarship and graduation events.

This Student Progression Plan for The School District of DeSoto County outlines the K-12 educational framework, detailing student progression from elementary through high school for the 2025-2026 period. The plan, guided by the vision 'The DeSoto Way: Building minds leveraging all available resources to ensure every graduate is ready for college, career, and life,' focuses on delivering a safe, inclusive learning environment, optimizing communication, ensuring equitable access to rigorous instruction, and fostering responsible citizenship. Key components include standards for performance evaluation, assessment and remediation strategies, promotion and retention criteria, curriculum guidelines, attendance policies, and comprehensive graduation requirements, all aligned with Florida State Statutes and district objectives.

This plan outlines the DeSoto County School District's commitment to fostering effective parent and family engagement across six key areas: parenting, communication, volunteering, home learning, decision-making and leadership, and community collaboration. Its mission is to partner with parents and the community to provide a safe learning environment, optimize communication for inclusivity, ensure equitable access to rigorous instruction, and build a strong socio-emotional foundation for responsible citizenship. The plan details the involvement of a Parent Advisory Council and coordination with various educational programs to support student and family needs.

This document outlines the Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, detailing the framework for distributing resources to support mental health initiatives.

The Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for the School District of DeSoto for the 2024-2025 school year outlines strategies to establish and expand school-based mental health care, train staff, and connect students and families with appropriate behavioral health services. The plan prioritizes early identification and intervention through the implementation of evidence-based programs across multiple tiers, including Suite 360/Navigate 360 for grades 6-12, Cloud9World for elementary students, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Tiers 2 and 3, and a Check In & Check Out Mentorship Program. Key focus areas include mental health awareness, coping strategies, resilience, prevention of substance abuse and suicide, and fostering overall student well-being.