Regular Board Meeting 09/8/26

The School District of DeSoto County held its regular board meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposal to counteroffer a lease agreement with the historical society for the Brownville School property, allowing the society to maintain and use the property while it remains a district asset. Additionally, the board discussed workforce housing development on district property, focusing on negotiating lease terms with a developer to provide housing for district employees and other middle-class workers, with considerations around unit density and rent controls. Financial reports were approved, and the board addressed a clerical error in the advertised millage rates, resulting in a recess and continuation of the final budget meeting to September 21. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were finalized during this meeting, but the discussions indicate ongoing efforts to manage district assets and support employee housing through lease agreements.