Regular Board Meeting

1 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. Executive Session: Expulsions - CLOSED 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. 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 2.02 Prayer Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.03 Roll Call Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. 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 3. Adopt the Superintendent's Agenda Subject 3.01 Approval of Superintendent's Agenda Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. 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 Kelly Mercer, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Approval of Minutes Subject 4.01 February 24, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 2.24.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (131 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Asena L Mott, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 5. Attorney Reports Subject 5.01 J. Cole Brewer, Attorney Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 6. Superintendent Report Subject 6.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 7. Public Presentations Subject 7.01 Public Presentations Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 8. Board Member Discussion Subject 8.01 Board Member Discussion Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 9. Financial Reports Subject 9.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. 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 Karen Chancey, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Check Register Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Jake Reynolds FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 02/12/26 - 03/13/26 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140304518 - 140304680 ACH Registers# 9242600575 - 9242600636 Wire Transfers# 202500283 - 202500328 File Attachments 9.02 Check Register 032426.pdf (158 KB) 10. Routine Business Subject 10.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. 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 Kelly Mercer, second by Karen Chancey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 10.02 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine 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 10.02 PAF Non Instructional.r (2) (1).pdf (81 KB) Subject 10.03 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine 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 PAF Instructional-Athletic (12).pdf (47 KB) Subject 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non-Instructional Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine 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 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non Instructional (1).pdf (76 KB) Subject 10.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine 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 10.05 Temporary Duty.pdf (419 KB) 11. New Business Subject 11.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. 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 Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 11.02 2026-2027 School Calendar Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Calendar Committee FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2026.2027 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Proposed 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (Draft A). File Attachments 11.02 DRAFT A 2026-2027 School Calendar (1).pdf (284 KB) Subject 11.03 2026-2027 Employee Calendars & Payroll Schedule Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2026-2027 Employee Calendars & Payroll Schedule File Attachments 11.03 2026-2027 Payroll Schedule.pdf (139 KB) 11.03 Employee Calendars 2026-2027.pdf (827 KB) Subject 11.04 DeSoto County High School Volleyball Team to attend Summer Camp in Gainesville Florida Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County High School Date(s) of Service: July 17, 2026 to July 19, 2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): DCHS Volleyball team would like to attend the University of Florida Summer Volleyball Team Camp from July 17,2026 to July 19,2026 in Gainesville, Florida. File Attachments 11.05 DCHS Volleyball Team to Camp in Gainesville.pdf (648 KB) Subject 11.05 DHS Academic Team to attend Commissioner's Academic Challenge in Orlando Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County High School Date(s) of Service: April 9th, 2026 to April 12th, 2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The DCHS Academic Team would like to attend the Commissioner's Academic Challenge being held at Loews Royal and Sapphire Pacific Resort at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida from April 9, 2026 to April 12, 2026. File Attachments 11.04 DHS A-Team to CAC in Orlando.pdf (545 KB) Subject 11.06 Turner Center Agreement for Back to School Breakfast Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): LINDA HALL FOR (Division/School): SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE Date(s) of Service: 8/4/2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER FOR THE BACK TO SCHHOL STAFF BREAKFAST ON AUGUST 4, 2026. File Attachments 11.06 Turner Center Back to school Breakfast.BA.pdf (780 KB) Subject 11.07 Miss Southern Florida Pageant Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.07 MISS SOUTHERN FLORIDA PAGEANT.BA.pdf (1,086 KB) Subject 11.08 MOU Between Career Source Heartland and The School District of Desoto County - Adult Education Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Kathy Severson, Director FOR: Family Service Center Date(s) of Service: SY 2026-2029 Submission Summary: MOU between Career Source Heartland and The School District of Desoto County for the delivery of Adult Education and Literacy Services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. File Attachments 11.08 MOU - CSH and SDDC 2026-2029-FILLABLE2-18-26.BA.pdf (1,415 KB) Subject 11.09 PH 2-8 Signed Signature Pages BTS New High School Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Samantha Birge FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 1/26/26-2/25/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): DEVELOPER'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT: APPLICATION IS MADE FOR PAYMENT, AS SHOWN BELOW, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTRACT, CONTINUATION SHEET OF CALCULATIONS IS ATTACHED HERETO. File Attachments 11.09 PH2-8 Signed Signature Pages.pdf (1,388 KB) Subject 11.10 2223-0012 PAI Deere and Co Sourcewell 112624-DAC Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance/Facilities Date(s) of Service: 1/29/2025-1/31/2029 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Since the FL State Dept of Mgmt Services contract still hasd not renewed, I am submitting an alternative contract for Deere and CO. To provide grounds maintenance equipment and mowers (lawn and garden equipment for lawn, turf and field care, landscape, sidewalk,parking lotm irrigation and aeration equipment, systems,parts and installation),at the contracted prices. SOURCEWEL contract #112624-DAC according to the terms and conditions of that contract now extended through 1/31/2029. File Attachments 11.10 2223-0012 PAI DEERE AND CO SOURCEWELL 112624-DAC.r (1).pdf (872 KB) Subject 11.11 2424-012CC Elevate Healthcare CAE Sourcewell #0811822-CAE Renewal Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance/CTE Date(s) of Service: 7/21/22-3/23/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide healthcare equipment and patient simulators with software support and training at the negotiated pricing of the SOURCEWEL contract #011822-CAE member # 7119 according to the terms and conditions of that contract now extended through 3/3/2027. (Includes patient simulators, manikins, etc) File Attachments 11.11 2424-012CC ELEVATE HEALTHCARE-CAE SOURCEWELL #0811822-CAE RENEWAL.pdf (662 KB) Subject 11.12 A-0025 PAI First Baptist 26-29 Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Amy Bennett FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2026-6/30/2029 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide childcare services for the children of students participating in the School Board's Teen Parent Program for the agreed upon services at the agreed upon rates for the contracted period. File Attachments 11.12 A-0025 PAI FIRST BAPTIST 26-29.BA.pdf (1,240 KB) Subject 11.13 2026 Annual Certification of Facilities Data (FISH) Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Jessica Price, Director FOR (Division/School): Facilities Department Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.13 2026 Annual Certification of Facilities Data (FISH).BA.pdf (251 KB) Subject 11.14 PO 0009082600115 M&B Products Inc - MES Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kalla Harris FOR (Division/School): Food Service Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): MILK, JUICE AND YOGURT PURCHASES FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA KITCHEN DURING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR File Attachments 11.14 PO 0009082600115 M&B PRODUCTS INC -MES.pdf (199 KB) Subject 11.15 PO 000907260115 Rogers Petroleum Inc Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Stacey Maness FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): DIESEL FOR DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOL BUSES File Attachments 11.15 PO 000907260115 ROGERS PETROLEUM INC.pdf (204 KB) Subject 11.16 Job Description Update - Graphic Specialist Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: SY26 / SY27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is the updated job description for the Graphic Specialist position. Graphics Specialist: Reports to section was updated. Compensation was reduced due to the advancements in technology (D11 to D06). File Attachments 11.16 Graphic Specialist.pdf (157 KB) 12. Superintendent Subject 12.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 13. Board Members Subject 13.01 Board Member Comments Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 14. Public Presentations Subject 14.01 Public Presentations Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 14. Public Presentations Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 15. Adjournment Subject 15.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Mar 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 15. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Asena L Mott, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

Regular Board Meeting

Mar 24, 2026