POLISCOPE
Back to records

The public record

DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOLS · LOCALDecisions publishedPartial coverage

Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 · School board meeting record

The 30-second read

AI summary

What the board considered

The DeSoto County School Board met to approve routine financial reports, personnel actions, and new facility agreements. Key decisions included authorizing a volleyball club's use of school gyms, approving out-of-field teacher assignments, and adding a student lanyard requirement to the middle school code of conduct.

Why it matters

The board's decisions directly impact school operations, including the use of district facilities by outside groups, the qualifications of teachers in classrooms, and new dress code requirements for middle school students.

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

4 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

3. Approval of Minutes (1)

passedRoll call record ↗

September 12, 2023 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

7. Financial Reports (1)

passedRoll call record ↗

Approval of Financial Reports

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

8. Routine Business (1)

passedRoll call record ↗

Approval of Routine Business Items

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

9. New Business (1)

passedRoll call record ↗

Approval of New Business Items

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

School district

District budget, millage, board meetings and members

People and votes

Asena L Mott

4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 3.01

    September 12, 2023 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.

    Official record
  2. Recorded voteItem 7.01

    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.

    Official record
  3. Recorded voteItem 8.01

    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.

    Official record
  4. Recorded voteItem 9.01

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

    Official record
See all 4 roll calls with named votes

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

Minutes textRegular Board Meeting — Minutes

1 Tuesday, September 26, 2023 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 Sep 26, 2023 - 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 Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.03 Roll Call Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - 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. Approval of Minutes Subject 3.01 September 12, 2023 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 09.12.23 Regular Meeting.pdf (148 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Jami Schueneman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Attorney Reports Subject 4.01 Sarah L. Johnston, Attorney Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 5. Superintendent Report Subject 5.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 6. Public Presentations Subject 6.01 Public Presentations Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 7. Financial Reports Subject 7.01 Approval of Financial Reports Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. 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 Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 7.02 Check Register Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 09/05/23 - 09/15/23 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 207527 - 207644 ACH Registers# 232400081 - 232400106 Wire Transfers# 202300052 - 202300065 File Attachments 7.02 Check Register 092623.pdf (40 KB) 8. Routine Business Subject 8.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Karen Chancey. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 8.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic22.pdf (50 KB) Subject 8.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Routine Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.03 PAF Non Instructional.r.pdf (91 KB) Subject 8.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non-Instructional Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 8.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional.pdf.pdf (41 KB) Subject 8.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. 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 8.05 Temp Duty2.pdf (1,037 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. 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 Jami Schueneman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Volleyball Facility Use Agreement Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): LESLIE NELSON FOR (Division/School): WEST/DMS/DHS GYMS Date(s) of Service:11/4/2023-05/30-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): USE OF THE GYMNASIUM FOR DESOTO CLUB VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE. WILL WORK AND COORDINATE AROUND SCHOOL SPORTS TEAM. PRACTICE 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR 2 HOURS, TENTATIVELY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 3:30-5:30PM OR IF NEED LATER THEN 5:30-7:30PM File Attachments Subject 9.03 Out-Of-Field Teachers Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. 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): Out Of Field Teachers File Attachments 9.03 Out-of-Field Teachers 2023-2024 -October- Board.r.pdf (190 KB) Subject 9.04 Out-Of-Field Substitute Teachers Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. 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): Out Of Field Substitute Teachers File Attachments 9.04 Out-of-Field SUBSTITUTE Teachers 2023-2024 October Board.pdf (159 KB) Subject 9.05 Addendum to 23-24 SY Student Handbook/Code of Conduct Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: David Boland, Principal FOR: Desoto Middle School Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary: Proposed addition for the Student Code of Conduct beginning in the 2023-2024 school year for Student Lanyards. File Attachments 9.05 DMS Lanyard Information - Student Code of Conduct.pdf (141 KB) Subject 9.06 Award Notification Title V Part B Rural and Low Income Schools Program Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: JINNY SCHAEFER ON BEHALF OF KATHY SEVERSON FOR: FEDERAL PROGRAMS/FAMILY SERVICE CENTER Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FUNDS ARE USED TO PAY FOR GRADUATION COACH AT DHS, TEACHER ASSISTANTS AT DESOTO SECONDARY, AND ACTIVITIES AND SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT AT RISK STUDENTES FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR. File Attachments 9.06 Approved DeSoto-140-1104B-4CR01 Signed.pdf (602 KB) Subject 9.07 Stipend Request for TPG Teachers Driver's Education for Instructor Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: KRISTIE JOENS, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR: DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest):STIPEND FOR INSTRUCTOR OF TPG DRIVER'S ED TO TAKE PLACE AFTER SCHOOL. File Attachments 9.07 Stipend-TPG Drivers Ed-ToBrd (2).pdf (352 KB) Subject 9.08 Stipend Request for 13th Cohort Cycle Civics Seal Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM: KRISTIE JOENS, DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR: DIVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Date(s) of Service: 08/28/2023 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): STIPEND TO BE PAID FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE 13TH COHORT CYCLE IN THE CIVICS SEAL OF EXCELLENCE COURSE. File Attachments 9.08 Stipend-TPG Drivers Ed-ToBrd (2).pdf (352 KB) Subject 9.09 PO 9012400043 Heartland Education Consortium Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Tanya Handy FOR (Division/School): District Finance Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FTE Based Membership Dues File Attachments 9.09 PO 9012400043 Heartland Education Consortium.pdf (762 KB) Subject 9.10 Datafree'd Inc Purchase Orders Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Marcus Allen FOR (Division/School): IT Date(s) of Service: 10/23/22-10/22/2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Watchdog and Ruckus support renewal support. File Attachments 9.10 PO 3072400009 DATAFREE'D INC.pdf (260 KB) 9.10 PO 3072400008 DATAFREE'D INC.pdf (233 KB) Subject 9.11 A-0056 The Able Trust HSHT Program Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Debbie Story FOR (Division/School): ESE/DHS Date(s) of Service: 2023-2024 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Funding received to fund the high school high tech program. File Attachments 9.11 23-24 The ABLE Trust HSHT Agreement MOA.pdf (1,940 KB) 10. Superintendent Subject 10.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Superintendent Type FROM (Director/Principal): FOR (Division/School): Date(s) of Service: Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11. Public Presentations Subject 11.01 Public Presentations Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Public Presentations 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 Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 13. Adjournment Subject 13.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Sep 26, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Adjournment Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting

Sources and limits

This meeting has been held, but no source-backed decision record is available yet. Agenda items remain proposals.

Not claimed by this page

  • No agenda facet is available for a complete inventory of planned business.
  • No packet or attachment facet is available for supporting materials.
  • Item-level plain-language summaries are not available; this page does not infer individual agenda items.

Canonical record: cca1b35f033b0e516fb6eb34a47c3ab6. This page changes as stronger artifacts are published; it never overwrites an agenda with minutes.

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record