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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Dallas County, TX
DESOTO ISD
Population / Scale
5,565
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.2125
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$87.2M
+3.4% YoY • +22.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$285.20M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.9 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
55.6 (D) → 49.7 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.3% (5Y)
10Y: +50.7% • Since '00: +236.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1761
FY 22: $1.3886 → FY 27: $1.2125
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 55.6 (D)'10: 53.3 (D)'17: 51.5 (D)'22: 50.6 (D)'27: 49.7 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $25.9M'10: $40.6M'17: $57.8M'22: $71.3M'27: $87.2M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 49.7 (F)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($87,163,449) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.212500 per $100 valuation: $0.747000 M&O + $0.465500 I&S) for DESOTO ISD. Source: Dallas County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$87.2M
General Fund
$74.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.1M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$15,663
Public Safety: $24.9M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $33.3M (38%)
Public Works: $9.5M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2125 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 50 (D)• Adopted Jul 27, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($84,297,339) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.225200 per $100 valuation) for DESOTO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$84.3M
General Fund
$71.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.9M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$15,148
Public Safety: $24.1M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $32.2M (38%)
Public Works: $9.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $5.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2252 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 50.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($81,446,704) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.065200 per $100 valuation) for DESOTO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$81.4M
General Fund
$69.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$14,636
Public Safety: $23.3M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $31.1M (38%)
Public Works: $8.9M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $2.0M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0652 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 50.5 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DESOTO ISD (Dallas County) totaling $78,088,882. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0728 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$78.1M
General Fund
$66.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$14,032
Public Safety: $22.4M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $29.8M (38%)
Public Works: $8.5M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0728 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 50.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for DESOTO ISD (Dallas County) totaling $74,144,400. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2582 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$74.1M
General Fund
$63.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.1M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$13,323
Public Safety: $21.2M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $28.3M (38%)
Public Works: $8.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2582 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$87.16M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $74.1MPer Capita: $15,663Tax Rate: $1.2125Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$84.30M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $71.7MPer Capita: $15,148Tax Rate: $1.2252Freedom: 50 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$81.45M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.2MPer Capita: $14,636Tax Rate: $1.0652Freedom: 50.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$78.09M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.4MPer Capita: $14,032Tax Rate: $1.0728Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$74.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.0MPer Capita: $13,323Tax Rate: $1.2582Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$71.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.6MPer Capita: $12,810Tax Rate: $1.3886Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$68.75M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.4MPer Capita: $12,354Tax Rate: $1.394154Freedom: 50.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$65.85M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.0MPer Capita: $11,833Tax Rate: $1.40949Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$63.47M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $53.9MPer Capita: $11,404Tax Rate: $1.417947Freedom: 51 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$60.75M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $51.6MPer Capita: $10,916Tax Rate: $1.444888Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$57.83M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.2MPer Capita: $10,392Tax Rate: $1.439108Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$54.98M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.7MPer Capita: $9,879Tax Rate: $1.441986Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$52.14M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.3MPer Capita: $9,370Tax Rate: $1.434776Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$49.74M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.3MPer Capita: $8,938Tax Rate: $1.427602Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$47.12M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.0MPer Capita: $8,467Tax Rate: $1.421892Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$45.19M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.4MPer Capita: $8,120Tax Rate: $1.429001Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$42.83M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.4MPer Capita: $7,696Tax Rate: $1.424714Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$40.58M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.5MPer Capita: $7,292Tax Rate: $1.437536Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$38.87M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.0MPer Capita: $6,985Tax Rate: $1.444724Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$37.18M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.6MPer Capita: $6,681Tax Rate: $1.436056Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$35.59M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.2MPer Capita: $6,395Tax Rate: $1.438928Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$34.16M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.0MPer Capita: $6,138Tax Rate: $1.4490Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$32.73M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $5,881Tax Rate: $1.459143Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$31.23M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.5MPer Capita: $5,611Tax Rate: $1.451847Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$29.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.3MPer Capita: $5,343Tax Rate: $1.443136Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$28.61M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $5,141Tax Rate: $1.44025Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$27.31M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.2MPer Capita: $4,907Tax Rate: $1.450332Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$25.87M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.0MPer Capita: $4,649Tax Rate: $1.459034Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $78,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $74,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $71,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $68,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $65,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $63,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $60,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $57,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $54,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $52,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $49,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for DESOTO ISD totaling $47,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for DESOTO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
DESOTO ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities
Authorized Debt: $38.6M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $38,635,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Technology
Authorized Debt: $152.7M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $152,655,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Technology....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 DESOTO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 718 (19.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Cynthia Watson-Banks WINNER
100.0% (631 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
100.0% (631 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Traci Mcnairy WINNER
100.0% (631 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Reverend Abe Cooper, Jr WINNER
100.0% (631 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 908 (24.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
64.0% (581 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (327 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 795 (21.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
67.0% (533 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (262 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,097 (29.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
67.0% (735 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (362 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,135 (30.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
60.0% (681 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (454 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,060 (28.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
70.0% (742 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (318 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,097 (29.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
68.0% (746 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 870 (23.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
71.0% (618 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (252 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 DESOTO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,097 (29.0% of 3,784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Chasiti Mckissic WINNER
54.0% (592 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (505 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (333)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-29 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS5: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.5.A: Consultation with legal counsel regarding the District’s rights, obligations, and legal options concerning existing solar power purchase agreements, outstanding amounts, and potential relocation, removal, or termination of solar panel systems, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.0715.B: Consultation with legal counsel and deliberation regarding the value and proposed terms of Atmos Energy easements on District-owned property near West Parkerville Road and South Westmoreland Road, including negotiations and related documents, pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.072.2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS5: BOARD MONITORING5.A: Campus and Student Recognition Presenter: Robin Johnson Ford, Director of Advanced Academics and GT Golf Team Recognition Presenter: Trustee Chasiti McKissic5.B: Goal Progress Monitoring GOAL 1 GPM 1.1 TSIA, SAT, ACT (EOY) GPM 1.2 College Credit (EOY) GPM 1.3 IBC's (EOY) Presenter: Dr. Elna Davis, Interim Superintendent Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Goal 1, GPM 1.1-1.3 Coversheet 9/15/2026 at 1:52 PM Board Goal 1, GPM 1.1, 1.2,1.3 September 2026(Updated 9-15-26) 9/15/2026 at 1:52 PM2026-09-10 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION2.A: Welcome, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.4.A: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 and §§ 551.072.4.B: Texas Government Code Chapter §§ 551.071 and §551.0744.C: Consultation with legal counsel regarding Trustee Chasiti McKissic’s resignation from Place 2, the resulting vacancy, and the legal requirements, timeline, and process for filling the vacancy, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071.2026-09-03 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.4.A: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney) Description: Consultation with legal counsel regarding the District’s rights, obligations, and legal options concerning existing solar power purchase agreements, outstanding amounts, and potential relocation, removal, or termination of solar panel systems, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071. Consultation with Legal5: ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) Description: Consider and take possible action regarding existing solar power purchase agreements, outstanding amounts, and the relocation, removal, termination, or other disposition of solar panel systems, including authorization necessary to implement the Board’s direction. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the District’s 2025-2026 School FIRST 6: ADJOURN2026-09-01 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.4.A: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters) Description: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters) Interview and deliberate regarding candidates for appointment as interim superintendent, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074.5: ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) Description: Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of an interim superintendent and authorize the Board President to execute an employment agreement with the selected candidate.6: ADJOURN2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: BOARD ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND RECOGNITION2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS4: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.4.A: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney) Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal matters related to the appointment and employment of an interim superintendent and selection of candidates for interview, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.074.4.B: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters) Deliberation regarding the appointment and employment of a permanent superintendent, including matters related to the permanent superintendent search process, and timeline, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074.5: ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested) Description: Discussion and possible action to approve the permanent superintendent search timeline and permanent superintendent job posting.2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum Invocation: TBD2.B: Introduction of the DeSoto High School Band Director Presenter: Twynnette Anderson, Director of Fine Arts3: PUBLIC HEARING3.A: Consider Ordinance Setting Tax Rate Presenter: Andrew Kim, TEA Conservator4: Public Comments5: Close Public Hearing2026-08-18 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum Invocation: TBD3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS5: BOARD MONITORING5.A: Campus and Student Recognition Presenter: Sonja Batiste, Data Strategist, Research Evaluation and Design5.B: Goal Progress Measures Attachments: ( 2 ) CS OPM 7/31/2026 at 2:33 PM Board Goal 2, 3, 4, GPM 4.1-4.3 and Board Goal 5, GPM5.1-5.3 August2026 (9) 8/5/2026 at 11:20 AM2026-08-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY4: CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Description: During the Closed Session, the community will be able to view the monthly Celebrations and Recognitions.4.A: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney)4.B: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)5: ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS (Action Requested)5.A: Consideration and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual Presenter: Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools2026-08-01 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-07-31 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
DESOTO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from DESOTO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
6.B: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property)6.C: Texas Government Code Chapter §551.074 (Personnel matters)1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: OPENING PROCEDURES AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM2.A: Welcome, Invocation, Pledges, District Mission Statement and Emergency Statement, Establish Quorum Invocation: Pastor Eric D. King, Pastor of Christian Education, Pastoral Care, Ministers and Deacons Disciple Central Community Church2.B: Recognition of the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy Cohort at DeSoto High School Presenter: Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools2.C: Master Trustee Recognition for Trustee Chasiti McKissic Presenter: Brent Mitchell, Interim Superintendent of Schools3: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY