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Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 · School board meeting record

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Recorded votes

5 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

2. Adopt the Superintendent's Agenda (1)

Approval of Superintendent's Agenda

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

3. Approval of Minutes (1)

June 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

8. Financial Reports (1)

Approval of Financial Reports

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

9. Routine Business (1)

Approval of Routine Business Items

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

14. Adjournment (1)

Adjourn the Meeting

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School district

People and votes

Asena L Mott

5 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 2.01

    Approval of Superintendent's Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 3.01

    June 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 8.01

    Approval of Financial Reports - Voted yes on the motion “Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 9.01

    Approval of Routine Business Items - Voted yes on the motion “Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem 14.01

    Adjourn the Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to Adjourn the meeting”; the record reports passed.

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1 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 1.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Subject 1.02 Prayer Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Roll Call Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 2. Adopt the Superintendent's Agenda Subject 2.01 Approval of Superintendent's Agenda Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Adopt the Superintendent's Agenda Type Action FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Karen Chancey, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 3. Approval of Minutes Subject 3.01 June 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 6.24.25 Regular Meeting.BA.pdf (243 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Attorney Reports Subject 4.01 J. Cole Brewer, Attorney Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 5. Superintendent Report Subject 5.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 6. Public Presentations Subject 6.01 Public Presentations Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 7. Board Member Discussion Subject 7.01 Board Member Discussion Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Board Member Discussion Type Discussion, Information, Report FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8. Financial Reports Subject 8.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Financial Reports Type Action Recommended Action Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Asena L Mott, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 Check Register Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Rosa Vargas FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 06/18/25 - 06/26/25 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140303230 - 140303307 ACH Registers# 9242500921 - 9242500957 Wire Transfers# 202400365 - 202400382 File Attachments 8.02 Check Register 070825.pdf (127 KB) 9. Routine Business Subject 9.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type Action Recommended Action Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. Motion by Karen Chancey, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic (12).pdf (80 KB) Subject 9.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.03 PAF Non Instructional (8).pdf (84 KB) Subject 9.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non-Instructional Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional (1).pdf (76 KB) Subject 9.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.05 Temporary Duty.pdf (522 KB) 10. New Business Subject 10.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type Action FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 10.02 Summer Curriculum Personnel Recommendations Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DIRECTOR KRISTIE JOENS FOR (Division/School): DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Date(s) of Service: SUMMER, JULY AND AUGUST 2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): SUMMER CURRICULUM PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2025 File Attachments 10.02 DOC063025-06302025121608.pdf (143 KB) Subject 10.03 2025-2026 Substitute Teacher Recommendation List Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 School Year. Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.03 Sub Recommendations 2025-2026.pdf (245 KB) Subject 10.04 Out-Of-Field Teachers July 2025 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DR. GINA STAFFORD FOR (Division/School): DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Date(s) of Service: JULY 2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): TEACHERS ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD JULY 2025 File Attachments 10.04 OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS JULY 2025.pdf (95 KB) Subject 10.05 PROJECT 140-94630-5D001: Improving Student Outcomes in Mathematics - Instructional Materials Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kristie Joens, Director FOR (Division/School): Division of Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2024 - 8/29/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Approval of Award Notification for "Improving Student Outcomes in Mathematics - Instructional Materials" File Attachments 10.05 DeSoto 140-94630-5D001 25A471 (2).pdf (1,063 KB) Subject 10.06 2021-0056CC PAI BSN Sports Buyboard 766-25 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 4/1/25-3/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Athletic and Physical Education Supplies and Equipment according to the terms and conditions of the contract for the agreed upon period through the Buyboard program. File Attachments 10.06 2021-056CC PAI BSN BUYBOARD 766-25.pdf (4,322 KB) Subject 10.07 2223-015SC PAI Dell Marketing LP 2025-2026 Renewal Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance/IT Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Renewal one of the Alternate Contract Source (ACS) No. 43210000-23-NASPO-ACS For Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services according to the terms and conditions of the contract for the agreed upon period. File Attachments 10.07 2223-015SC PAI DELL MARKETING LP 2025-2026 RENEWAL.pdf (1,242 KB) Subject 10.08 2425-001CC CARRIER SOURCEWELL 080824 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 11/26/24-11/1/28 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide HVAC Systems according to the terms and conditions of the Sourcewell contract #080824-CAR for the agreed upon period and terms. File Attachments 10.08 2425-019CC PAI CARRIER SOURCEWELL 080824.pdf (763 KB) Subject 10.09 2425-0024 PAI School Board Attorney Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide legal services to the School Board of DeSoto County abiding by the terms and conditions of the contract for the agreed upon period. File Attachments 10.09 2425-0024 PAI SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY.pdf (780 KB) Subject 10.10 2425-0030CC PAI Cleargov Inc Buyboard 692-23 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 4/1/23-3/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Budget Cycle Management Suite to allow for Capital, Personnel, Operational, Digital Budget Book and Transparency according to the terms and conditions of the contract period. File Attachments 10.10 2425-0030CC PAI CLEARGOV INC BUYBOARD 692-23.pdf (29,548 KB) Subject 10.11 2425-0031CC PAI Safety Kleen Buyboard Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 12/1/2023-11/30/2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide parts washing and oil collection/recycling needs for the Transportation department at an agreed upon price and schedule for the length of the contract. Utillizing the BUYBoard cooperative for Florida State contract 715-23. File Attachments 10.11 2425-0031CC PAI SAFETY KLEEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.pdf (6,979 KB) Subject 10.12 2425-0038SS PAI CAISSA K12 Student Recruitment Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/8/25-7/8/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To utilze the Student Recruitment Campaign (sole Source) Program according to the contract and abiding by the terms and conditions of the contract. File Attachments 10.12 2425-0038SS PAI CAISSA K12 STUDENT RECRUITMENT.pdf (10,086 KB) Subject 10.13 2425-0039ACS PAI AVI-SPL ACS 52161500-24-OMNIA-ACS-TX Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): District Date(s) of Service: 3/31/25-3/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Audio Visual Equipment, Accessories and services according to the FL Dept of Mgmt Svcs ACS NO. 52161500-24-OMNIA-ACS-TX by the terms and conditions of the contract for the agreed upon period. File Attachments 10.13 2425-0039ACS PAI AVI-SPL ACS 52161500-24-OMNIA-ACS-TX.pdf (1,180 KB) Subject 10.14 A-0017 PAI Off Duty MGMT (DCSO) 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide a DeSoto County deputies for security at after-school events for the agreed upon time and amount according to the contract with firm rates for the contract period. File Attachments 10.14 A-0017 PAI OFF DUTY MGMT (DCSO) 2025-2026.pdf (630 KB) Subject 10.15 A-0049 EMCI Radio Maintenance Agreement Renewal Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Maintenance agreement for the radios. File Attachments 10.15 DCSB Maintenance Agreement FY25-26.pdf (450 KB) Subject 10.16 A-0094 Blissfful Rejuvenation 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide DOT Physicals in a timely manner according to the terms and conditions of the agreement period. File Attachments 10.16 A-0094 PAI BLISSFUL REJUVENATIONS 2025-2026.pdf (772 KB) Subject 10.17 A-0096 PAI Moxley Solutions Agreement 2025-2026 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): HR Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide the services of Leadership Consulting responsibilities and services as defined in the agreement for the agreed upon time and amount according to the agreement for the designated time period. File Attachments 10.17 A-0096 PAI MOXLEY SOLUTIONS AGREEMENT 2025-2026.pdf (2,417 KB) Subject 10.18 Stipend for PCM Training 7/22/25 Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service:2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.18 PCM Traning 7.22.25.pdf (433 KB) Subject 10.19 PO 0009022600029 FL School Boards Insurance Trust Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Samantha Birge FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest) PROPERTY PREMIUMS - DETAILS IN PO. File Attachments 10.19 PO 0009022600029 FL SCHOOL BOARDS INSURANCE TRUST.pdf (202 KB) Subject 10.20 PO 0009022600030 CLEARGOV INC Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Samantha Birge FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Digital Budgeting Platform for District to include set up and implementation. File Attachments 10.20 Desoto School District ClearGov 6-30-25 Executed Contract (1).pdf (273 KB) 10.20 PO 0009022600030 CLEARGOV INC.pdf (193 KB) 11. Superintendent Subject 11.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 12. Board Members Subject 12.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 13. Public Presentations Subject 13.01 Public Presentations Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 14. Adjournment Subject 14.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jul 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 14. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

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