{ "city": "DeSoto Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-947/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD board to vote on 2026-2027 compensation manual and calendar", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=759280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-01", "body": "Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training Day 2", "headline": "DeSoto ISD holds Lone Star Governance Training Day 2", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=757287", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-07-31", "body": "Lone Star Governance (LSG) Training Day 1", "headline": "DeSoto ISD Board to undergo Lone Star Governance training", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=757280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD to consider 2026-2027 student code of conduct and budget amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700802", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss 2026-2027 budgets and proposed tax rate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=751844", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Grievance Level III Cancelled", "headline": "Cancelled: Level III grievance hearing for James Gipson", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=750007", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board Retreat", "headline": "DeSoto ISD board holds two-day retreat with team-building exercises", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=752051", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD to consider 5-year student transportation contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700800", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Budget Workshop Part III", "headline": "DeSoto ISD board reviews preliminary 2027 budget in workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=751489", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Budget Workshop Part II", "headline": "School board reviews preliminary 2026–27 budget in workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=748503", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $2025 bond construction contracts and renewals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=745140", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Budget Workshop", "headline": "School board reviews 2025-2026 budget in workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=748502", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD to discuss budget adoption and 2025 Bond Program projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700794", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=700794", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=746654", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=746654", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD Board to consider local policy updates and progress reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700793", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=700793", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Canvass Election and Installation of Trustees", "headline": "School board certifies May 2 election results and installs new trustees", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=740509", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=740509", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on teacher contract renewals and terminations for 2026-27", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=741660", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider budget reductions and staff layoffs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=739320", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=739320", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board Candidate Orientation", "headline": "Board Candidate Orientation meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=741114", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $2025 bond construction contracts for DeSoto ISD facilities", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=737484", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=737484", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to review quarterly progress and approve monitoring reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700791", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=700791", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "DeSoto ISD to hold public hearings on academic performance and improvement plans", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700790", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=700790", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to review 2024–2025 annual financial audit report", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=736398", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=736398", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "DeSoto ISD board to review FY26 and FY27 budget plans", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=735553", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider approval of Progress Monitoring Report", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=700789", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=700789", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/947?meeting=735198", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/947?meeting=735198", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/947" } ] }