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Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The DeSoto County School Board met on June 25, 2024, to approve routine financial reports, personnel actions, and facility usage requests. The board also reviewed upcoming administrative recommendations and student handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year.

Why it matters

The board approved financial expenditures and personnel actions that dictate school district operations and staffing for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

5 recorded votes0 split

Split votes (0)

Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

2. Approval of Minutes (1)

June 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Yes
5
No
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Absent
0

6. Financial Reports (1)

Approval of Financial Reports

Yes
5
No
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Absent
0

7. Routine Business (1)

Approval of Routine Business Items

Yes
5
No
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Absent
0

8. New Business (1)

Approval of New Business Items

Yes
5
No
0
Absent
0

12. Adjournment (1)

Adjourn the Meeting

Yes
5
No
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Absent
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School district

People and votes

Asena L Mott

4 recorded votes

  1. Recorded vote

    (not specified) - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded vote

    Approval of all items listed under Financial Reports as presented, unless otherwise noted. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded vote

    Approve all items listed under Routine Business as presented, unless otherwise noted. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded vote

    Motion to Adjourn the meeting - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Record text

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1 Tuesday, June 25, 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 Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 1. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.03 Roll Call Meeting Jun 25, 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 June 11, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 06.11.24 Regular Meeting.r.pdf (160 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 3. Attorney Reports Subject 3.01 Ryan Hudak, Attorney Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 3. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 4. Superintendent Report Subject 4.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 5. Public Presentations Subject 5.01 Public Presentations Meeting Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 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 Kelly Mercer, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 6.02 Check Register Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Marcus Allen FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 05/31/24 - 06/14/24 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140301048 - 140301144 ACH Registers# 232400692 - 232400718 Wire Transfers# 202300327 - 202300344 File Attachments 6.02 Check Register 062524.pdf (36 KB) 7. Routine Business Subject 7.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 7. 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 Asena L Mott, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 7.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Jun 25, 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 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.02 PAF Instructional-Athletic (11).pdf (74 KB) Subject 7.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Jun 25, 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 (75 KB) Subject 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional/Non-Instructional Meeting Jun 25, 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 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 7.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional and Non Instructional.pdf (88 KB) Subject 7.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Jun 25, 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 (714 KB) 8. New Business Subject 8.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Jun 25, 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Jami Schueneman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 8.02 DMS FUA - Arcadia Mennonite Church Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): David Boland, Principal FOR (Division/School): DMS Date(s) of Service: June 28, 2024, from 7-11:30 PM and June 29, 2024, from 2:30-11:30 PM Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): The Arcadia Mennonite Church is requesting to use the DMS gym for volleyball with the church group. Equipment reserved: two volleyball nets and volleyball poles for 2 courts. File Attachments 8.02 DMS FUA - Arcadia Mennonite Church 06.2024.pdf (318 KB) Subject 8.03 2024-2025 Administrative Recommendations Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Placeholder File Attachments 8.03 Admin Recs 24-25 (1).pdf (135 KB) Subject 8.04 2024-2025 Green 120 Day Calendar Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM : Tangela Jones, Payroll Specialist FOR : HR/Payroll Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 Submission Summary: Attached is a 120 Day calendar for Ms. Carolyn Green File Attachments 8.04 2024-2025 Green Calendar.pdf (207 KB) Subject 8.05 24-25 FSC Adult Education Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 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:2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2024-2025 FSC Adult Education Student Handbook File Attachments 8.05 2024-2025 FSC Student Handbook.pdf (1,096 KB) 8.05 2024-2025 FSC Student Handbook.BA.pdf (1,125 KB) Subject 8.06 FSC - LPN Student Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 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:2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): 2024-2025 Adult Education LPN Student Handbook File Attachments 8.06 2024-25 LPN Handbook (FSC).pdf (536 KB) 8.06 2024-25 LPN Handbook (FSC).BA.pdf (564 KB) Subject 8.07 24-25 FSC Adult Education CNA Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 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: 2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): FSC Adult Education CNA Student Handbook File Attachments 8.07 2024-25 CNA Handbook - FSC.pdf (850 KB) 8.07 2024-25 CNA Handbook - FSC.BA.pdf (879 KB) Subject 8.08 2024-2025 Elementary Student/Parent Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Amanda Irby, Principal FOR (Division/School): All Elementary Schools Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.08 2024-2025 Elementary Schools Handbook.pdf (434 KB) 8.08 2024-2025 Elementary Schools Handbook.BA.pdf (463 KB) Subject 8.09 2024-2025 DMS Student/Parent Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type Action (Consent) FROM (Director/Principal): DR. DAVID BOLAND, PRINCIPAL FOR (Division/School): DESOTO MIDDLE SCHOOL Date(s) of Service:2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest):REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. File Attachments 8.09 2024-2025 DMS Student Handbook.pdf (447 KB) 8.09 2024-2025 DMS Student Handbook.BA.pdf (483 KB) Subject 8.10 2024-2025 DCHS Student/Parent Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Joshua White, Principal FOR (Division/School): DCHS Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.10 2024-2025 - DCHS Student Handbook.pdf (760 KB) 8.10 2024-2025 - DCHS Student Handbook.pdf (660 KB) Subject 8.11 2024-2025 DSS Student/Parent Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Ermatine Jones, School Administrator FOR (Division/School): DSS Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 8.11 DSS Student Handbook 2024-25.pdf (769 KB) 8.11 DSS Student Handbook 2024-25.BA.pdf (803 KB) Subject 8.12 2024-2025 Transportation Operations Handbook Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM : CHARLES PAYNE FOR :TRANSPORTATION Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): THE TRANSPORTATION HANDBOOK FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR File Attachments 8.12 Transportation Operations Handbook 2024-2025.pdf (475 KB) 8.12 Transportation Operations Handbook 2024-2025.BA.pdf (504 KB) Subject 8.13 2122-0060 RFP PAI Fresh Produce and Eggs (Charles Bliss) 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Food Service Date(s) of Service: 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide fresh produce and eggs at all District Schools for the agreed upon time and amount according to the contract with firm rates for the contract period. File Attachments 8.13 2122-0060 RFP- PAI Fresh Produce and Eggs Bid 2024-2025.pdf (405 KB) Subject 8.14 2122-0064DN PAI Transfinder 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Theresa Esparza FOR (Division/School): Transportation Date(s) of Service: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide software license and agreements for Transportation according to the contract with firm rates for the contract period. File Attachments 8.14 2122-0064 PAI TRANSFINDER 2024-2025 (3RD YEAR).pdf (311 KB) Subject 8.15 2223-0016PB Milk, Juice, and Yogurt Piggyback M&B Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Food Service Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 School year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Contract extension for M&B to provide milk, juice, and yogurt products for the agreed upon time and amount according to the contract with firm rates for the contract period. File Attachments 8.15 2223-0016 PB M & B Products PAI 24-25 School Year.pdf (703 KB) Subject 8.16 2324-0024PB Apple PEPPM Contract Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michele Brown FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 1/1/23-12/31/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To piggyback Apple technology products and services at the negotiated pricing of the PEPPM cooperative purchasing program that the DCSD has joined and according to the terms and conditions of that contract. File Attachments 8.16 2324-0024BP APPLE CONTRACT PEPPM.pdf (12,700 KB) Subject 8.17 A-0014 PAI APD City of Arcadia SROS + Captain 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 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: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Arcadia Police Department to provide two School Resource Officers at DeSoto Middle School along with a Captain. File Attachments 8.17 A-00014 PAI City of Arcadia 2 SROs DMS + Captain 24-25.pdf (304 KB) Subject 8.18 A-0015 APD Afterschool 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 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: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Arcadia Police Department to provide security to the DeSoto Middle School at a rate of $50.00/hour for 2 hours each day, and as needed for sporting events, and any other event where security is needed to include graduation traffic. File Attachments 8.18 A-0015A PAI FOR APD AFTERSCHOOL 24-25.pdf (324 KB) Subject 8.19 A-0016 PAI SROS DeSoto County Sheriff's Office 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 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: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To Provide School Resource Officers as stated in the agreement with firm pricing for the contract period. Utilize DeSoto County Sheriff Officers as School Resource Officers at DHS, DSS, NES, MES, and FSC/WES. File Attachments 8.19 A-0016 PAI DeSoto County Sheriff's Office SROs 24-25.pdf (1,895 KB) Subject 8.20 A-0018 DeSoto County Sheriff Crossing Guards 24-25 Meeting Jun 25, 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: 7/1/24-6/30/25 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): To provide Crossing Guard services for District locations as stated in the agreement with firm pricing for the 2024-2025 school year. File Attachments 8.20 A-0018 PAI DeSoto County Sheriff Dept - Crossing Guards 24-25.pdf (1,106 KB) Subject 8.21 Stipend Request for HEC Summer Conference Participants (Revised) Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Kristie Joens, Director FOR (Division/School): Instructional Services Date(s) of Service:6/12/24 - 6/14/24 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Stipend Request (revision) for additional participant attending the Heartland Education Consortium (HEC) Summer Conference. Upon completion, participant will be paid for $100.00 per day of attendance. File Attachments 8.21 Stipend Request - HEC (REVISED) June 2024 - Brd Req.pdf (110 KB) Subject 8.22 PO 9022400198 FPL Meeting Jun 25, 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 school year Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): ELECTRICITY UTILITY AT DESOTO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR File Attachments 8.22 PO 9022400198 FPL.pdf (65 KB) Subject 8.23 PAI FSHIP-FSBIT - Health Insurance Proposal Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford, Director FOR (Division/School): Human Resources Date(s) of Service: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2029 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Placeholder - To provide self-insured health insurance to all employees who enroll in the District benefits File Attachments 8.23 Desoto County School Board - 2024 FSHIP agreement (1).pdf (292 KB) Subject 8.24 2024-2025 Moxley Solutions, LLC Agreement and General Terms & Conditions Federal Regulations Addendum Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 8. New Business Type FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Gina Stafford, Director FOR (Division/School): HR Date(s) of Service: 2024-2025 SY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Attached is a contract along with Federal Terms and Conditions for a contractor to support participants in our Preparing New Principals II Program. File Attachments 8.24 Moxley Solutions LLC Agreement 24.25 (1).pdf (536 KB) 8.24 Moxley Solutions LLC General Terms & Conditions (1).pdf (721 KB) 9. Superintendent Subject 9.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 12. Adjournment Subject 12.01 Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jun 25, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting Category 12. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn the meeting Motion by Sharon Goodman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Karen Chancey, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer

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