Regular Board Meeting

1 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. School Board Policy Workshop - Neola Select Project (Several Updates) Workshop at 1:00 PM 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.03 Roll Call Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Approval of Minutes Subject 4.01 August 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 8.12.25 Regular Meeting.BA.pdf (273 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Karen Chancey. 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 Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 6. Superintendent Report Subject 6.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 7. Public Presentations Subject 7.01 Public Presentations Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 8. Board Member Discussion Subject 8.01 Board Member Discussion Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Asena L Mott, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Check Register Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Rosa Vargas FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 08/01/25 - 08/15/25 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140303469 - 140303580 ACH Registers# 9242600030 - 9242600077 Wire Transfers# 202500017 - 202500043 File Attachments 9.02 Check Register 082625.pdf (142 KB) 10. Routine Business Subject 10.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Karen Chancey, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 10.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Instructional-Athletic.r (1).pdf (90 KB) Subject 10.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Non Instructional.r2.pdf (102 KB) Subject 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non-Instructional Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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.pdf (78 KB) Subject 10.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Temp Duty.pdf (57 KB) Subject 10.06 2025-2026 School Year, Personnel Action Recommendations for the Food Service Department- (Federal) Additional Hours and Overtime Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Tammy Lewis FOR (Division/School): Food Service Department Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2025-2026 school year Personnel recommendations for the Food Service Departments Additional hours and Overtime pay. File Attachments 10.06 2025-2026 Personnel Action Recommendations for the Food Service Department- Federal Additional Hours.pdf (1,427 KB) 10.06 2025-2026 Personnel Action Recommendations for the Food Service Department- Federal Overtime.pdf (1,334 KB) 11. New Business Subject 11.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Karen Chancey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 11.02 FFA Chapters Presidents Conference for DMS Students Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DR. DAVID BOLAND, PRICIPAL FOR (Division/School): DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL Date(s) of Service: SEPTEMBER 6TH AND SEPTEMBER 7TH 2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR DMS FFA CHAPTER TO ATTEND THE PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE AT THE EMBASSY SUITES LAKE BUENA VISTA IN ORLANDO, FL. ON SEPTEMBER 6TH AND SEPTEMBER 7TH 2025.THIS WEEKEND AT THE CPC PROVIDES FFA CHAPTER OFFICERS NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS, AND GAIN SKILLS THEY CAN BRING BACK TO THEIR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. File Attachments 11.02 FFA CPC Letter to School Board.docx.pdf (67 KB) 11.02 FFA Leadership Conf. 9-6-7-2025.pdf (517 KB) Subject 11.03 New Job Descriptions Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached are two new job descriptions. These descriptions were created to better align specific job responsibilities with the identified positions. The Intervention Teacher is an existing position. The Learning Support Assistant is a new position. File Attachments 11.03 Intervention_Teacher.pdf (221 KB) 11.03 Learning_Support_Assistant.pdf (237 KB) Subject 11.04 2025-2026 Fee Schedule Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Kathy Severson FOR: Family Service Center Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary: 2025-2026 Fee Schedule - Division of Career and Adult Education, Continuing Education and Community Education. File Attachments 11.04 2526 Fee Schedule for AGE and Vocational Education.pdf (194 KB) Subject 11.05 1819-0029CC Mail Processing-Pitney Bowes Sourcewell #011322 Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Disrict Date(s) of Service: 3/3/2022-2/28/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Mail processing equipment, maintenance, repair and services according to the Sourcewell #011322 contract with firm rates for the contract period. File Attachments 11.05 1819-0029CC MAIL PROCESSING-PITNEY BOWES SOURCEWELL #011322.pdf (1,878 KB) Subject 11.06 2025-2026 PERKINS V - Career and Technical Education Secondary Program Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): KATHY SEVERSON FOR (Division/School): FAMILY SERVICE CENTER/ CTE PROGRAMS Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FLDOE APPROVED PROJECT AWARD FOR PERKINS SECONDARY. File Attachments 11.06 2025-2026 Perkins Secondary Award Notification.pdf (1,359 KB) Subject 11.07 2025-2026 PERKINS V - Rural Innovation, Career and Technical Education Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): DIRECTOR KATHY SEVERSON FOR (Division/School): FAMILY SERVICE CENTER/ CTE PROGRAMS Date(s) of Service: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): PROJECT AWARD NOTIFICATION FOR PERKINS RURAL INNOVATION, CAREER AND TECHNICIAL EDUCATION. File Attachments 11.07 2025-26 Perkins Rural Award Notification.pdf (1,064 KB) Subject 11.08 A-0035 Potter Speech and Language Therapy LLC 25-26 Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 8/18/25-6/30/26 (including summer school as needed) Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide and deliver Speech and Language Therapy Services as stated in the agreementwith firm pricing for the contract period. File Attachments 11.08 A-0035 Potter Speech and Language Therapy LLC 25-26.pdf (636 KB) Subject 11.09 PO 0003912600011 City of Arcadia - Police Dept Crossing Guards Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Sam Birge FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): TO PROVIDE (2) CROSSING GUARDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN FOR CHILDREN WAKING TO WEST FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR AS STATED IN THE AGREEMENT AND TO PROVIDE (2) CROSSING GUARDS ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN TO ASSIST CHILDREN WALKING TO MES FOR 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR AS STATED IN THE AGREEMENT JULY 22 BOARD APPROVED #A-0018. File Attachments 11.09 PO 0003912600011 CITY OF ARCADIA - POLICE DEPT CROSSING GUARDS.pdf (199 KB) Subject 11.10 PO 0009032600052 Frontline Education - Medicaid Billing Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Amie Rizzo FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): MEDICAID BILLING MANAGEMENT 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 File Attachments 11.10 PO 0009032600052 FRONTLINE EDUCATION - MEDICAID BILLING.pdf (196 KB) Subject 11.11 PO 0009032600058 Potter Speech & Language Therapy LLC Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Amie Rizzo FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 8/18/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR File Attachments 11.11 PO 0009032600058 POTTER SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY LLC.pdf (204 KB) Subject 11.12 Permission to Advertise Neola Select Project - Several Updates 2025 Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2025.2026 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.12 Permission to Advertise Neola Select Project - Several Updates 2025.BD.r.pdf (137 KB) Subject 11.13 Affiliation Agreement- Empath-Stratum, Inc. Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: Kathy Severson, Director FOR: Family Service Center - LPN Date(s) of Service: 2526 SY Submission Summary: Affiliation Agreement between School District of Desoto County (Practical Nursing Program - Nursing Assistant Programs - Workforce Education) and Empath-Stratum, Inc. File Attachments 11.13 Desoto County-EmpathStratum - 2025.08.13, LPN, ES Signed.pdf (594 KB) Subject 11.14 2526-003CC PAI CEV Multimedia LLC Tips 210902 Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Beth Bryan FOR (Division/School): FSC/CTE Date(s) of Service: 11/18/21-10/31/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide and deliver CTE Classroom and Teaching Aids, Goods and Services as stated in the TIPS Contract 210902 with firm pricing for the contract period. File Attachments 11.14 2526-003CC PAI CEV MULTIMEDIA LLC TIPS 210902.pdf (895 KB) Subject 11.15 Curriculum Associates Purchase Orders Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Rene Barnard/ Sheila Iverson FOR (Division/School): Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Instructional curriculum and textbooks for students and teacher editions for the 2025-2026 school year. File Attachments 11.15 PO 0009222600053 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES (I-READY).pdf (202 KB) 11.15 PO 0009222600054 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.pdf (204 KB) 11.15 PO 0009222600055 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.pdf (204 KB) 11.15 PO 0009222600056 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.pdf (204 KB) Subject 11.16 PO 0009072600045 Florida Transportation - Bus Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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): Purchase order for a new 77 capacity bus to be numbered 158. File Attachments 11.16 PO 0009072600045 FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION - BUS.pdf (279 KB) Subject 11.17 PO 000391260014 Fiber Solutions Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Sam Birge FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Purchase of 30 mini dome cameras to be installed by our IT Dept to improve security. File Attachments 11.17 PO 000391260014 FIBER SOLUTIONS.pdf (202 KB) Subject 11.18 Stipend Request for ESE IEP Training Presented by FDLRS Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray, Director FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 2025.26 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): IEP Training Development presented by FDLRS will take place from 4 PM to 6 PM on September 9th and September 23rd, with follow-up activities included. A stipend of $140.00 will be provided. File Attachments 11.18 ESE Stipend - IEP Training Presented by FDLRS.pdf (601 KB) Subject 11.19 HOSA Conference Sept. 30, 2025 Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marilyn Goodman FOR (Division/School): HOSA, DHS Date(s) of Service: 9/30/2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The Gulfcoast HOSA Region serves seven surrounding counties for Health Science Students. The conference, held at the Turner Center on September 30th, serves as both an informational event and an opportunity for students to present speeches in support of the election of regional officers. At this conference, students will develop leadership skills and gain knowledge about competitive events, and other conferences that are held throughout the year. File Attachments 11.19 Turner Center Contract for Gulfcoast HOSA Regional Conference.pdf (1,501 KB) Subject 11.20 PO 0009022600052 Building Tomorrow's Schools DeSoto LLC Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type 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): PHASE 2 FY 25-26: DEVELOPER PAYMENT FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL File Attachments 11.20 PO 0009022600052 BUILDING TOMORROW'S SCHOOLS DESOTO LLC.pdf (202 KB) Subject 11.21 PO 0009022600054 Berg, Brewer, Kessler & Mowry, PLLC - Final Land Payment Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. 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): FINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE WITHOUT INTEREST OF $1,000,000.00 FOR PAYMENT OF LAND TO COWPENS LLC AND FINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE WITHOUT INTEREST OF $1,000,000.00 FOR PAYMENT OF LAND TO DAVID STEVENSON AND KELLY M. FORBES AS FINAL PAYMENT FOR PURCHASE OF LAND FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL. File Attachments 11.21 PO 0009022600054 BERG BREWER KESSELER & MOWRY PLLC.pdf (197 KB) 12. Superintendent Subject 12.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Aug 26, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 14. Public Presentations Subject 14.01 Public Presentations Meeting Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Aug 26, 2025 - 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 Jami Schueneman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

Regular Board Meeting

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