April 2nd, 2026 - DeSoto County School Board Meeting

The DeSoto County Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 2, 2026, which included recognition of high-achieving students and state championship athletic teams. The meeting also covered several procurement and budget-related items. The board approved the award of a contract for teacher laptops to Belou USA Incorporated following a reverse auction, and a contract for cloud services for bus video storage to REI Incorporated based on a request for proposals. Additionally, the board approved payments to vendors for services rendered prior to purchase orders at Horn Lake Middle School, reimbursement of a small employee expense, and several financial reports including revenue, expenditures, and cash flow statements for February 2026. The board also approved the proposed general education summer program for 2026. Personnel matters including reclassifications, stipends, and licensed employee recommendations for 2026-2027 were approved. The meeting included public comments addressing serious community concerns but no further procurement actions were taken during that segment. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel contract matters, student discipline, and potential litigation.