DeSoto ISD Announces 2026 Summer 2026 Board Meeting Cadence
06/08/2026
DeSoto ISD shares the updated schedule for the Board of Trustees’ meetings throughout summer months.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Canvasses Election Results, Swears in Trustees, and Elects New Officers
05/12/2026
DeSoto ISD’s Board of Trustees officially canvassed the May 2026 election results, swore in newly elected and returning members, and appointed board officers for the 2026–2027 school year.
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DeSoto ISD Announces May Schedule for Board of Trustees Meetings and New Leadership Installation
05/07/2026
DeSoto ISD has announced its May 2026 Board of Trustees meeting schedule, which includes election certification, trustee swearing-in, and key sessions.
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DeSoto ISD Board Names Interim Superintendent of Schools
02/24/2026
Dr. Mitchell has been appointed Interim Superintendent of DeSoto ISD, bringing extensive leadership experience in financial realignment, school safety, academic improvement, and organizational effectiveness.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Official Candidates for May 2026 Board of Trustees Election
02/17/2026
DeSoto ISD has finalized candidate filings for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees election.
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DeSoto ISD Encourages Community Engagement During February Board Meetings
01/29/2026
DeSoto ISD is calling on parents, staff, and community members to participate in a series of Board of Trustees meetings throughout February 2026.
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DeSoto ISD Trustees Durham, Cooper to Host Jan 21 Town Hall on Governance, Bond Updates, and Community Concerns
01/20/2026
DeSoto ISD Board Vice President James Durham and Trustee Abe Cooper Jr. will host a Community Town Hall to foster transparency and engage directly with the community.
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Board Candidate Filing Period Now Open through Feb. 13, 2026
01/16/2026
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has opened the candidate filing period for Places 3, 4, and 5 ahead of the May 2, 2026 election.
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DeSoto ISD Celebrates School Board Recognition Month: Our Future Is Public
12/18/2025
DeSoto ISD is celebrating School Board Recognition Month by honoring the leadership and service of its Board of Trustees.
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DeSoto ISD Encourages Community Engagement at Upcoming Board Meetings District invites families, staff, and community members to participate in local education governance
11/13/2025
DeSoto ISD is encouraging families, staff, and community members to stay engaged in district decision-making by attending upcoming Board of Trustees meetings this fall.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees to Host Oct 22 Community Town Hall: “Working Together: Trustees, Communication, and Community Trust”
10/06/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees will host a Community Town Hall on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the district’s Instructional Support Center.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Invite Community to Attend Upcoming October Meetings
09/26/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees is inviting the community to attend its October meetings at the district’s Instructional Support Center.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Two-Way Communication Meeting with Board of Trustees
09/09/2025
DeSoto ISD will host a Two-Way Communication Meeting with the Board of Trustees on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dalton L. James Administration Board Room.
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DeSoto ISD Board Approves Memorandum of Understanding with Education Is Freedom to Expand College and Career Access
08/27/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Education Is Freedom (EIF) to expand college and career access services at DeSoto High School.
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DeSoto ISD Receives $4,000 Texas Trust Gives Foundation Grant to Launch Districtwide Uniform & Winterwear Closet
08/27/2025
DeSoto ISD has received a $4,000 Community Impact Grant from the Texas Trust Gives Foundation to launch a districtwide Uniform and Winterwear Closet.
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DeSoto ISD and Higher Ed Entity Partner to Launch Para-to-Teacher Program to Strengthen Teacher Pipeline
08/26/2025
DeSoto ISD has launched a new Para-to-Teacher program in partnership with Dallas College to create a clear pathway for district paraprofessionals to earn teaching credentials while continuing to serve in their schools.
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DeSoto ISD Board Appoints Three New Leaders at August 25 Meeting
08/26/2025
At its August 25, 2025, meeting, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved three key leadership appointments.
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DeSoto ISD Board President Chasiti McKissic Named to Prestigious Leadership TASB Class of 2026
08/13/2025
DeSoto ISD Board President Chasiti McKissic has been selected for the Leadership TASB Class of 2026, a prestigious year-long leadership program for school board trustees across Texas.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Introduce Revised Student Achievement Goals to Drive Educational Progress
08/08/2025
DeSoto ISD’s Board of Trustees has adopted newly revised student achievement goals to guide district progress through 2030.
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DeSoto ISD Board Appoints Three New Leaders at July 28 Meeting
07/29/2025
At its July 28 meeting, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of three new district leaders.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Approves First District-wide Staff Compensation Increase
06/25/2025
In a special meeting on June 23, 2025, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan—the district’s first broad salary increase in over eight years outside of pandemic relief funds.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Approve Three Leadership Appointments at June 16 Meeting
06/23/2025
At its June 16, 2025 meeting, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved three strategic leadership appointments to strengthen the district’s organizational and instructional framework.
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DeISD Board of Trustees formally approves acceptance of $1.7 million grant from Texas Instruments
06/18/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has officially accepted a $1.7 million grant from the Texas Instruments Foundation, in partnership with Educate Texas, to advance STEM education in the district.
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DeSoto ISD continues to Soar Higher as Incumbent Trustees McKissic and Watson-Banks Re-Elected
05/29/2025
DeSoto ISD Trustees Chasiti McKissic and Cynthia Watson-Banks were re-elected unopposed in the May 2025 local elections and were sworn in during a ceremony led by Judge Michael Jones.
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DeSoto ISD Approves Three New Principal Appointments at May 27 Board Meeting
05/29/2025
At its May 27 meeting, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointments of three principals for the 2025–2026 school year.
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DeSoto ISD Trustees Chasiti McKissic and Cynthia Watson-Banks Sworn in for New Terms
05/20/2025
On May 15, DeSoto ISD celebrated the swearing-in of returning trustees Chasiti McKissic (Place 2) and Cynthia Watson-Banks (Place 1), both re-elected unopposed.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Series of 2025 Bond Info Sessions
03/19/2025
DeSoto Independent School District will hold several information sessions to provide details about the upcoming 2025 bond election.
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Board Approves Inaugural Proposed Names to be Added to District Campuses
02/28/2025
The DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) School Board recently approved the renaming of two district facilities as part of the district's new naming process.
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Board Accepts $240K Grant to Enhance STEM Learning
02/26/2025
The grant will enhance hands-on, project-based STEM education across elementary, middle, and high schools, supporting workforce readiness and college/career pathways.
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Board Passes Resolution to Support Safe Schools
02/26/2025
The DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has passed a resolution designating all district schools as welcoming and protective environments to the fullest extent of the law.
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May 2025 DeSoto ISD School Board Election: Candidates Announced
02/14/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees election is on May 3, 2025, with incumbents Cynthia Watson-Banks (Place 1) and Chasiti McKissic (Place 2) running.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Approve Call for May 2025 Bond Election
02/10/2025
The DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has approved a bond issue to be placed on the May 2025 ballot.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Community Engagement Series to Redesign Board Goals for Student Achievement
01/31/2025
DeISD Board of Trustees invites the community to participate in a series of meetings focused on redesigning the district’s Board goals that will guide student academic achievement for the next five years.
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DeSoto ISD Approves District Facilities Naming Nominations
01/29/2025
The DeSoto ISD School Board voted unanimously on January 21, 2025, to approve two facility renaming recommendations
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DeSoto ISD Board Approves One-Year Extension for Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rodgers
01/28/2025
DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees has approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Usamah Rodgers following a recent annual evaluation.
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DeSoto ISD Achieves Greater Proficiency in Financial Management Ratings
12/20/2024
At the December 16, 2024, school board meeting, DeSoto Independent School District announced its significant progress in financial management.
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DeSoto ISD Prepares for 2025-26 Academic Calendar with draft proposals and key information
12/20/2024
The DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) is working on drafts for the 2025-26 academic calendar, with proposals discussed at the Dec. 16, 2024, School Board meeting.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Key Dates for May 2025 School Board Election
12/19/2024
The DeSoto Independent School District (ISD) has announced important dates for the May 2025 School Board election.
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DeSoto ISD Honors its School Board Trustees During National School Board Appreciation Month
12/19/2024
DeSoto ISD is celebrating School Board Appreciation Month by recognizing the dedication of its Board of Trustees.
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DeSoto ISD Celebrates Recent Grads' CCMR Achievements
10/23/2024
The DeSoto ISD School Board and Administration recognized students considered high achievers under the board’s goals for student College, Career, and Military Readiness in the district.
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09/18/2024
DeSoto ISD School Board celebrates its Harvard Institute learning experience
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DeSoto ISD Board Recognizes DeSoto Cheer for Outstanding Season
08/29/2024
During the Monday, August 26, 2024, DeSoto ISD board meeting, trustees recognized the DeSoto Eagles Cheer team for an outstanding season of success and service
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DeSoto ISD Announces its August 2024 School Board Meeting Schedule
08/19/2024
The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees invites its school community to attend its upcoming regular monthly meetings during August.
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DeSoto ISD Board Selects Its 2024-2025 Officers
07/09/2024
DeSoto ISD School Board trustees elected their new slate of officers and delegates following the recent election cycle.
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DeSoto ISD Announces Revised June 2024 School Board Meeting Schedule
05/31/2024
The DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees invites its school community to attend its upcoming regular monthly meetings and a bi-monthly town hall for June 2024.
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Installs New Member, Incumbent
05/14/2024
The DeISD Trustees installed its new member and incumbent board member on Monday, May 13, 2024, during a special called board meeting.
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DeSoto ISD announces the May Meetings of the DeSoto ISD School Board Trustees
05/10/2024
During May, the DeSoto ISD School Board has a set of Special Called Meetings, the first of which is set for May 13 to install and welcome its declared school board trustee.
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