Desoto Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several critical organizational and operational items. Key discussions included financial updates, the preliminary budget adoption process, and status reports on grants and bonds. The board conducted a closed session regarding legal matters, real property, personnel, and security audits. Action items included the approval of several service agreements and contracts, such as the Home Builders Institute grant acceptance, hiring an independent financial auditor, special education services, PowerSchool web services, PBIS training, and the selection of Durham Transportation services. Additionally, the board approved a network services and licensing agreement, set a public hearing for budget adoption, and finalized selection and ranking for various bond program projects, including storm shelter services, moving services, HAZMAT abatement, and lighting fixture replacements. The board also approved the hiring of the Head Basketball Coach.