May 7th, 2026 - DeSoto County School Board Meeting

The DeSoto County Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 7, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of bids for brand-specific Apple products from Apple People Group, meal kits for summer feeding from Optimum Foods LLC, and a contract with Amplify for a Universal Screener and Intervention Instruction Program. The board also approved reimbursements for employee expenses related to bus fuel and tire repairs, as well as payment requests from DeSoto Central Middle School. Additionally, the board approved a revised policy on the Seal of Biliteracy and authorized a federally funded summer program for visually impaired students focusing on Braille and orientation. Personnel matters, including retirements and new principal appointments, were discussed, along with various requests for additional pay for summer programs and committees. Public comments addressed concerns about child protection policies and mandatory reporting. The board voted to enter executive session for student discipline, litigation, and personnel contract matters. The next meeting was scheduled for May 21, 2026.