Regular Board Meeting

1 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 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 Prayer Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 1.03 Roll Call Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Motion to approve Agenda Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 3. Approval of Minutes Subject 3.01 June 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Approval of Minutes Type Action, New Submission Document File Attachments 6.9.26 Board Meeting Minutes.BA.pdf (169 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kelly Mercer, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Attorney Reports Subject 4.01 J. Cole Brewer, Attorney Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 5. Superintendent Report Subject 5.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 6. Public Presentations Subject 6.01 Public Presentations Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Public Presentations Type Discussion, Information, Report File Attachments 7. Board Member Discussion Subject 7.01 Board Member Discussion Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Kelly Mercer, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 Check Register Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Manuel Martin FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 05/29/26 - 06/12/26 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140305098 - 140305169 ACH Registers# 9242600815 - 9242600848 Wire Transfers# 202500455 - 202500475 File Attachments 8.02 Check Register 062326.pdf (213 KB) 9. Routine Business Subject 9.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 2026-2027 Substitute Teacher Recommendation List Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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: 2026/2027 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.02 26-27 Substitute Recommendation List - FINAL (1).pdf (152 KB) Subject 9.03 Temporary Duty Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.03 Temporary Duty.pdf (844 KB) Subject 9.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non Instructional Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non Instructional.pdf (78 KB) Subject 9.05 PAF Non Instructional Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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: 2025-2026 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 9.05 PAF Non Instructional.pdf (114 KB) Subject 9.06 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Routine Business Type 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 9.06 PAF Instructional-Athletic.pdf (85 KB) 10. New Business Subject 10.01 2026-2027 Elementary School Handbook Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Amanda Irby, Principal FOR (Division/School): Elementary Schools Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2026-2027 Elementary School Handbook File Attachments 10.01 2026-2027 Elementary Schools Handbook FINAL.pdf (406 KB) Subject 10.02 2026-2027 DMS Student Handbook Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Tim Edsall, Assistant Principal DMS FOR (Division/School): DeSoto Middle School Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2026-2027 DMS Student Handbook File Attachments 10.02 2026-2027 DMS Student Handbook (Clean).BA.pdf (585 KB) Subject 10.03 2026-2027 DHS Student Handbook Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type Action, New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua White, Principal FOR (Division/School): DeSoto High School Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 10.03 2026-2027 DHS Student Handbook FINAL DRAFT - (Clean Version).BA.pdf (792 KB) Motion & Voting motion to approve new business Motion by Kelly Mercer, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 10.04 2026-2027 Employee Handbook Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 School Year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2026-2027 Employee Handbook File Attachments 10.04 2026-2027 Employee Handbook - Final 2.BA.pdf (18,853 KB) Subject 10.05 DeSoto County Schools 5 year Plan Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Manual Martin FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/25-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The 5-Year District Facilities Work Program is a very important document. The Department of Education, Legislature, Governor's Office, Division of Community Planning (growth management), local governments, and others use the work program information for various needs including funding, planning, and as the authoritative source for school facilities related information File Attachments 10.05 FY 25-26 DeSoto County Schools Work Plan - Draft.BA.pdf (308 KB) Subject 10.06 A-0052 PAI HEC - Agreement between School Boards 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide cooperative purchasing agreements, communities of practice, professional learning on collective needs of the District, and legislative support according to the agreement for the contract period. File Attachments 10.06 A-0052 PAI HEC - Agreement between School Boards 2026-2027.BA.pdf (357 KB) Subject 10.07 Summer Curriculum & Professional Development - Hourly Work PAF's Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kristie Joens, Director FOR (Division/School): Instructional Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26 - 7/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): PAF lists for Summer Curriculum & Professional Development work. Teachers will be paid $35.00 per hour; funding projects are: Title I (42001), FPL (11845) , and Community Foundation of Sarasota (13010) File Attachments 10.07 11845 - FPL Curriculum Summer Work.BA.pdf (119 KB) 10.07 13010 - Community Foundation of Sarasota Summer Curriculum Work.BA.pdf (148 KB) 10.07 42001 - Title I Summer Curriculum Work.BA.pdf (98 KB) Subject 10.08 A-0039 Renaissance Learning Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Rene Barnard FOR (Division/School): District Elementary Schools Date(s) of Service: 6/1/26-5/31/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Student software licenses for Renaissance Learning for elementary students. File Attachments 10.08 Rennaissance RNQ-173635-v70 (1).BA.pdf (285 KB) 10.08 PO 0004012700001 RENAISSANCE LEARNING.BA.pdf (226 KB) Subject 10.09 A-0023 PAI Increase Express Yourself Therapy 2025-2026 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 6/1-30/2026 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide and deliver speech and language therapy services as stated in the agreement with firm pricing for the contract period. This includes a $3500 increase for June 2026. Contract previously approved by Board on 6/10/2025. File Attachments 10.09 11.20 A-0023 PAI Adjustment for Express Yourself Therapy 25-26.BA.pdf (4,642 KB) 10.09 A-0023 PAI Increase for Summer Express Yourself Therapy 25-26.BA.pdf (152 KB) Subject 10.10 A-0095ES PAI Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc 26-27 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide a a licensed School Psychologist and sign language interpreter at at fixed rate as stated in the agreement with firm pricing for the contracted period. File Attachments 10.10 A-0095ES PAI Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc 26-27.BA.pdf (511 KB) Subject 10.11 A-0020 PAI Dr. Rachel Cohen Audiology Services 26-27 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide and deliver Audiology and Listening and Spoken Language Therapy Services as stated in the agreement with firm pricing for the contract period. File Attachments 10.11 A-0020 PAI Dr. Rachel Cohen Audiology Services 26-27.BA.pdf (3,915 KB) Subject 10.12 A-106DN PAI Princeton Staffing Solutions 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide the services of a Licensed School Psychologist in the State of Florida for the agreed upon rates and services included in the contract. File Attachments 10.12 A-106DN PAI PRINCETON STAFFING SOLUTIONS 2026-2027.BA.pdf (4,593 KB) Subject 10.13 A-0029ES PAI MCR Health 26-28 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Amy Bennett FOR (Division/School): Student Services Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/28 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): MCR Health will 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 and respond to referrals and provide services in a timely manner based on signed parental permission according to the agreement. Renewal for 2 years. File Attachments 10.13 A-0029 PAI MCR HEALTH RENEWAL 26-28.pdf (296 KB) 10.13 MCR Contract with DeSoto School District 2023 through 2025 (1) change to MCR WITH SIGNATURES.pdf (1,394 KB) Subject 10.14 2223-0029 PAI Diamedical USA Equipment 10.31.26 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kathy Severson FOR (Division/School): FSC/CTE Date(s) of Service: 11/1/23-10/31/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To purchase items needed for the CTE Health Science Class at DHS funded through the Future Florida Critical Workforce Needs Grant and other Grants as they are available. Items purchased through TIPS contract 230804 Medical Equipment, Supplies and Services with firm discounted pricing for the duration of the contract period File Attachments 10.14 2223-0029 PAI Diamedical USA Equipment 10.31.26.pdf (2,944 KB) Subject 10.15 A-0078PB PAI Thompson Safety LLC 25-28 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): District Date(s) of Service: 11/18/25-11/17/28 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide inspections and servicing of all Fire Extinguishing systems at the negotiatedpricing of the Seminole Co School Board Contract 25260039B that the DSCB haspiggybacked according to the terms and conditions of that contract. File Attachments 10.15 A-0078PB PAI THOMPSON SAFETY LLC 25-28.pdf (2,065 KB) Subject 10.16 1920-0015SC PAI Contract Extension - Bank of America 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 7/4/26-1/4/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To extend the current Purchasing card services based on the State contract # 84121500-15-001 Amendment # 10 through the current extension of 1/4/2027 according to the terms and conditions of the original contract and any amendments for the duration File Attachments 10.16 1920-0015SC PAI CONTRACT EXTENSION - BANK OF AMERICA 2026-2027.pdf (622 KB) Subject 10.17 A-0040 PAI Rise 2026-2027 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Christina McCray FOR (Division/School): ESE Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide consultative services and guidance in connection with general special education and 504 matters for the contract period. File Attachments 10.17 A-0040 PAI RISE 2026-2027.BA.pdf (601 KB) Subject 10.18 1819-0057PB PAI B&I HVAC Preventive Maintenance, Repair, Replace or Install - Lee Co. ext Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Mike McKenzie FOR (Division/School): Facilities Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-4/9/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide HVAC preventative maintenance and remedial repairs according to the contract with firm rates for the contract period. (*contract extension). File Attachments 10.18 1819-0057PB PAI B&I HVAC Preventive Maintenance, Repair, Replace or Install - Lee Co. ext.BA.pdf (1,962 KB) Subject 10.19 SB 538 Bill Summary and Recommendation for Student Fees Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County School District Date(s) of Service: 2026-2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): SB 538 Bill Summary and Recommendation for Student Fees File Attachments 10.19 SB 538 Bill Summary and Recommendation for Student Fees.pdf (84 KB) Subject 10.20 Asset Removals for DHS 25-26 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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): Removal of obsolete or nousable assets from inventory. File Attachments 10.20 Board Removal Document 25-26 (6-23-26) DHS.pdf (140 KB) Subject 10.21 Asset Removals for MES and WEST 25-26 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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): Removal of obsolete or nonusable assets from inventory. File Attachments 10.21 Board Removal Document 25-26 (6-23-26) -MES AND WES.pdf (146 KB) Subject 10.22 Asset Removals for IT 25-26 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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): Removal of obsolete or nonusable assets from Inventory. File Attachments 10.22 Board Removal Document 25-26 (6-23-26) IT.pdf (145 KB) Subject 10.23 Asset Removals for DMS 25-26 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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): Removal of obsolete or unusable assets. File Attachments 10.23 Board Removal Document 25-26 DMS (2).pdf (139 KB) Subject 10.24 Board Removal Document 25-26 (6-23-26) NES Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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): Removal of obsolete or unusable assets. File Attachments 10.24 Board Removal Document 25-26 NES - FINAL.pdf (143 KB) Subject 10.25 A-0094 PAI BLISSFUL REJUVENATIONS 26-27 Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Charles Payne FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 7/1/26-6/30/27 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide certified DOT physicals in a timely manner according to the terms and conditions of the agreement File Attachments 10.25 A-0094 PAI BLISSFUL REJUVENATIONS 26-27.BA.pdf (5,927 KB) Subject 10.26 PO 0009062700001 to H3 HVAC Parts Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Jessica Price FOR (Division/School): Facilities Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Purchase Order for HVAC parts File Attachments 10.26 PO 0009062700001.pdf (393 KB) 11. Superintendent Subject 11.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Jun 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 13. Public Presentations Subject 13.01 Public Presentations Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Jun 23, 2026 - 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 Asena L Mott, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 15. New Category