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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · School board meeting record
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5 recorded votes1 split
Split votes (1)
January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Motion: (not specified)
Moved by Kelly Mercer · Seconded by Sharon Goodman
Total
4
How they voted (4)
3. Adopt the Superintendent's Agenda (1)
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Approval of Superintendent's Agenda
9. Financial Reports (1)
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Approval of Financial Reports
11. New Business (1)
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Approval of New Business Items
15. Adjournment (1)
Voting yes on all of these (4)
Adjourn the Meeting
5 recorded votes
Approval of Superintendent's Agenda - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordJanuary 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes - Voted recused on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordApproval 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 recordApproval of New Business Items - Voted yes on the motion “(not specified)”; the record reports passed.
Official recordAdjourn the Meeting - Voted yes on the motion “Motion to Adjourn the meeting”; the record reports passed.
Official recordNo recording or transcript is held for this meeting.
1 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting DeSoto County School Board Chambers 530 LaSolona Avenue Arcadia, FL 34266 TIME: 5:30 PM 1. Executive Session: Expulsion Hearings – CLOSED 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Subject 2.01 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 2. Call to Order: 5:30 PM Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2.03 Roll Call Meeting Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer 4. Approval of Minutes Subject 4.01 January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 4. Approval of Minutes Type Action File Attachments 1.27.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (128 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Kelly Mercer, second by Sharon Goodman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Kelly Mercer Abstain: Asena L Mott 5. Attorney Reports Subject 5.01 J. Cole Brewer, Attorney Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 5. Attorney Reports Type Report File Attachments 6. Superintendent Report Subject 6.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 6. Superintendent Report Type Information File Attachments 7. Public Presentations Subject 7.01 Public Presentations Meeting Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Asena L Mott, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 9.02 Check Register Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 9. Financial Reports Type Routine Monthly Report FROM : Rosa Vargas FOR : Finance Date(s) of Service: 01/16/26 - 01/30/26 Submission Summary : Check Registers# 140304382 - 140304451 ACH Registers# 9242600505 - 9242600533 Wire Transfers# 202500243 - 202500261 File Attachments 9.02 Check Register 021026.pdf (130 KB) 10. Routine Business Subject 10.01 Approval of Routine Business Items Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 10. Routine Business Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 10.02 PAF Instructional/Athletic Meeting Feb 10, 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 Instructional-Athletic (12).pdf (78 KB) Subject 10.03 PAF Non-Instructional Meeting Feb 10, 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 Non Instructional (8).pdf (80 KB) Subject 10.04 PAF Federal Grants Instructional & Non-Instructional Meeting Feb 10, 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 (73 KB) Subject 10.05 Temporary Duty Meeting Feb 10, 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 (62 KB) 11. New Business Subject 11.01 Approval of New Business Items Meeting Feb 10, 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 Jami Schueneman, second by Kelly Mercer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer Subject 11.02 S4G Basketball Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County High School Date(s) of Service: March 2nd - July 31st Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.02 DOC012126-01212026113917.pdf (4,920 KB) Subject 11.03 PH2-7 Signed Signature Pages new DHS build for BTS Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Rosa Vargas FOR (Division/School): Finance Date(s) of Service: 12/26/25-1/25/26 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 WITH THE BREAKDOWN. File Attachments 11.03 PH2-7 Signed Signature Pages.pdf (1,668 KB) Subject 11.04 Senior Grad Night Class of 2026 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Joshua E.P. White FOR (Division/School): DeSoto County High School Date(s) of Service: May 1st-May 2nd Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Class of 2026 Grad Night trip to Busch Gardens File Attachments 11.04 DOC012826-01282026142206.pdf (642 KB) Subject 11.05 Agreement with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Michelle Sikes FOR (Division/School): Superintendent/School Board Date(s) of Service: 2/24/26-6/30/26 Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): Retention of legal counsel pertaining to labor relations and union matters as needed. File Attachments 11.05 LTRENG DeSoto DRAFT(21580432.1) (1).pdf (215 KB) Subject 11.06 Annual Financial Report "AFR" FY25 Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 11. New Business Type New Submission Document FROM (Director/Principal): Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent FOR (Division/School): District Office Date(s) of Service: 2025FY Submission Summary (include complete point(s) of interest): File Attachments 11.06 FY25 Desota County AFR (1).pdf (6,045 KB) 12. Superintendent Subject 12.01 Dr. Bobby Bennett, Superintendent Meeting Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category 13. Board Members Type Information File Attachments 14. Public Presentations Subject 14.01 Public Presentations Meeting Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Sharon Goodman, second by Asena L Mott. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Jami Schueneman, Sharon Goodman, Asena L Mott, Kelly Mercer
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