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Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The DeSoto County School Board met to approve routine financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel actions. The board also authorized a student academic trip to Atlanta and approved facility use agreements for local community events.

Why it matters

The board approved budget amendments for November 2023 and authorized routine school operations, including personnel changes and facility usage, which impact district resource allocation and community access to school property.

What happens next

No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

An official outcome record - an action agenda or minutes - is published for this meeting.

Recorded votes

3 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

2. Approval of Minutes (1)

February 13, 2024 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

6. Financial Reports (1)

Approval of Financial Reports

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

8. New Business (1)

Approval of New Business Items

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
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School district

People and votes

Asena L Mott

3 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 2.01

    February 13, 2024 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 6.01

    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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  3. Recorded voteItem 8.01

    Approval of New Business Items - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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1 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 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 Feb 27, 2024 - 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 Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Roll Call Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - 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. Approval of Minutes Subject 2.01 February 13, 2024 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 02.13.24 Regular Meeting.r.pdf (119 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) 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 3. Attorney Reports Subject 3.01 Ryan Hudak, Attorney Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 4. Superintendent Report Subject 4.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 5. Public Presentations Subject 5.01 Public Presentations Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 6. Financial Reports Subject 6.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. 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 Jami Schueneman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 6.02 Budget Amendments as of November 2023 Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen, Executive Director of Business Services FOR (Division/School): Finance Department Date(s) of Service: November 2023 File Attachments 6.02 Amendment 0300-03 - Capital Project Funds.pdf (608 KB) 6.02 Amendment 0410-03 - Food Service Funds.pdf (604 KB) 6.02 Amendment 0420-03 - Special Revenue Funds.pdf (637 KB) 6.02 Amendment 0446-03 - Special Revenue Funds.pdf (635 KB) 6.02 Amendment 0100-03 - General Funds.pdf (643 KB) Subject 6.03 Monthly Financial Reports as of November 2023 Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen, Executive Director of Business Services FOR (Division/School): Finance Department Date(s) of Service: November 2023 File Attachments 6.03 Monthly Financial Statement - November 2023.pdf (601 KB) Subject 6.04 Check Register from 08.22.2023 Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 08/03/23 - 08/11/23 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 207199 - 207333 ACH Registers# 232400022 - 232400047 Wire Transfers# 202300023 - 202300034 ***This item is being resubmitted with the correct attachment as it was board-approved on 8.22.2023. The information below was correct, but the attachment was inadvertently submitted from the prior meeting (08.08.23).*** File Attachments Subject 6.05 Check Register Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 02/05/24 - 02/16/24 Submission Summary: Check Registers# 140300228 - 140300321 ACH Registers# 232400387 - 232400424 Wire Transfers# 202300195 -202300203 File Attachments 6.05 Check Register 022724.pdf (38 KB) 7. Routine Business Subject 7.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type Action File Attachments Subject 7.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic (11).pdf (75 KB) Subject 7.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.03 PAF Non Instructional (5).pdf (78 KB) Subject 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non-Instructional Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional.xls - Sheet1 (1).pdf (87 KB) Subject 7.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.05 Temp Duty (3).pdf (1,048 KB) 8. New Business Subject 8.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 (not specified) 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 ATEAM NAQT HSNCT / Trip to Atlanta Georgia-National Academic Quiz Tournaments Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DCHS Date(s) of Service: May 23, 2024 - May 27, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Desoto qualified at the Manatee Mayhem Tournament - which fielded 16 teams / we placed in the top 15%! File Attachments 8.02 ATeam to Atlanta 2024.pdf (1,033 KB) Subject 8.03 FSC - Annex FUA House of God Church Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson, Director of Workforce Education FOR (Division/School): Adult Education Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FSC Annex Facility Use Agreement with Tammy Jones and Ermatine Jones -The House of God Church Pastor's Banquet to be held 3/16/2024 File Attachments FSC - Annex Agreement - House of God Church.pdf (2,221 KB) Subject 8.04 FSC - Owens FUA - Supervisor of Elections Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson, Director of Workforce Education FOR (Division/School): Adult Education Date(s) of Service:2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Facility Use Agreement with the Supervisor of Elections to use Owen School for Primary and General Elections 3/18/2024, 8/20/2024, 11/05/2024 File Attachments FSC - Owens FUA - Supervisor of Elections.pdf (3,068 KB) Subject 8.05 FSC - Annex FUA Supervisor of Elections Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson, Director of Workforce Education FOR (Division/School): Adult Education Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FSC Annex Facility Use Agreement with the Supervisor of Elections for the Primary and General Election - 3/19/2024, 8/20/2024, 11/05/2024 File Attachments FSC - Annex FUA - Supervisor of Elections.pdf (3,034 KB) Subject 8.06 DMS FUA - DeSoto County School Nutrition Assoc., Inc. Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DR. DAVID BOLAND, PRINCIPAL FOR (Division/School): DMS Date(s) of Service: MARCH 9, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOC. INC IS LOOKING TO USE THE PARKING LOT / SIDEWALK AT PARENT PICK UP/DROP OFF, USE OF WATER SOURCE FOR CAR WASH, 2 TRASH CANS FROM KITCHEN, RESTROOM IN KITCHEN FOR FOOD SERVICE STAFF ONLY THAT ARE WORKING THE EVENT. File Attachments Facility Use Agreement Desoto County Nutrional Assoc..pdf (2,204 KB) Subject 8.07 FL DOE Project Award Notification for 2023-2024 Title I, Part A- UniSIG Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): KRISTIE JOENS, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR (Division/School): DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Date(s) of Service: 10/01/2023-6/30/2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2023-2024 Florida Department of Education Award Notification for Title I, Part A UNISIG Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation File Attachments 8.07 DOC021224-02122024120221.pdf (243 KB) Subject 8.08 PROJECT 140-2263B-4CSSI School Improvement Support Plan Award Notification Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): KRISTIE JOENS, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR (Division/School): DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Date(s) of Service:12/04/2023-9/30/2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): PROJECT AWARD NOTIFICATION FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT PLAN File Attachments 8.08 DESOTO 140-2263B-4CSS1 Signed.pdf (1,572 KB) Subject 8.09 Updated February 15, 2024: Out-Of-Field Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Teacher Assistants, and Substitute Teachers-February 2023-2024 Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: Fiscal School Year 2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Updated February 15, 2024- Out-of-Field Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Teacher Assistants, Substitute Teachers February 2023-2024. File Attachments 8.09 Out-of-Field Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Teacher Assistants, and Substitute Teachers- February 2023-2024 Updated List 2-15-24.pdf (161 KB) Subject 8.10 2324-011CC PAI Barnes And Noble Omnia Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 12/6/23-11/30/2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To utilize the OMNIA contract 230904 for Books, Library and Education materials according to the agreed upon terms and conditions for the duration of the contract. File Attachments 8.10 2324-011CC PAI BARNES AND NOBLE.pdf (1,176 KB) Subject 8.11 CAPE Industry Certification Stipends Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Beth Bryan on behalf of Kathy Severson, Director of CTE FOR (Division/School): CTE/FSC Date(s) of Service:2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): CAPE Industry teacher stipends File Attachments 8.11 STIPEND APPROVAL CTE.pdf (98 KB) Subject 8.12 PO 1612400116 Sweetwater Sound - DMS Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Terri Allen FOR (Division/School): DMS Date(s) of Service: 23-24 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Purchase of musical instruments for DMS (3 quotes on file) File Attachments 8.12 PO 1612400116 SWEETWATER SOUND-DMS.pdf (99 KB) Subject 8.13 M & B Purchase Orders Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Brandy Hand FOR (Division/School): Food Service Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Milk, Juice and Yogurt purchase for DMS and MES cafeterias. File Attachments 8.13 po 9082400147 M&B Products.pdf (259 KB) 8.13 PO 9082400146 M&B Products.pdf (233 KB) Subject 8.14 JP Morgan Purchase Orders Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michele Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 23-24 sy Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.14 JP MORGAN Purchase Orders.pdf (2,779 KB) Subject 8.15 2324-010PB PAI Fiber Solutions Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 9/1/23-8/31/24 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide products and services according to the terms and conditions of the piggybacked contract from Clay County School Board for the agreed upon amounts and the agreed upon duration. File Attachments 8.15 2324-010 -PAI FIBER SOLUTIONS.pdf (3,899 KB) Subject 8.16 PO 3912400026 Fiber Solutions Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Tanya Handy FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 23-24 sy Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Cameras and camera system for security. File Attachments 8.16 PO 3912400026 FIBER SOLUTIONS.pdf (72 KB) Subject 8.17 PO 9082400152 Ferman Motor Car Inc Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Brandy Hand FOR (Division/School): Food Service Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Chevrolet Express Van File Attachments 8.17 PO 9082400152 FERMAN MOTOR CAR INC.pdf (153 KB) Subject 8.18 JROTC / Ft Moore, Georgia Trip Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County High School Date(s) of Service: Departure: March 27, 2024 Return: March 29, 2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest) JROTC Cadets and instructors will conduct a staff ride (field trip) to Fort Moore, Georgia cadets will participate in team building and adventure training activities and learn about the ARMY's History File Attachments 8.18 Board JROTC Ft Moore Georgia.r (1).pdf (2,351 KB) Subject 8.19 A0087 - Social Workers (Family Care Medical Center & Manatee County Rural Health) Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Amy Bennett FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 2/27/24-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Provide Licensed Clinical Social Workers or other licensed Mental Health Counselors approved by Medicaid to provide group psychotherapy services and/or individual psychotherapy when deemed appropriate by the counselors. Respond to referrals and provide services in a timely manner based on signed parental permission. File Attachments 8.19 2324-0087 SOCIAL WORKERS.pdf (12,003 KB) 9. Superintendent Subject 9.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10. Public Presentations Subject 10.01 Public Presentations Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11. Board Members Subject 11.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 12. Adjournment Subject 12.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Feb 27, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Adjournment Type Action File Attachments

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