Regular Board Meeting 03/24/26

The School District of DeSoto County held a regular board meeting on March 24, 2026. The meeting included discussions on policy review processes, with suggestions to streamline policy adoption by allowing board members to review proposed changes in advance and bring specific questions to workshops, aiming to improve efficiency. The board also approved the superintendent's agenda, meeting minutes, financial reports, and new business items unanimously. Additionally, there was a detailed report on a recent lockdown at West Elementary prompted by a potential threat, highlighting the coordinated response by law enforcement and school staff to ensure student safety. Plans for community engagement events related to the new high school and school calendar committee updates were also shared. No specific procurement or contract awards were discussed during this meeting.