Regular Board Meeting for January 20, 2026 - ASL translation

The Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) held its regular board meeting on January 20, 2026. The meeting included the swearing-in of a new student board member and recognition of employees of the month across classified, certificated, and management categories. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation on the district's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, highlighting its structure, curriculum, assessment, family engagement, and community partnerships. Board members discussed policy updates related to mobile communication devices in schools, amending language to balance safety and instructional needs. Several motions were passed unanimously, including approval of minutes, agenda items, expulsion and reinstatement cases, and personnel retirements. The meeting also covered consent items related to business services, educational services, and student support services, with no new personnel items reported. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed in the transcript.