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DeSoto board approves facility namings, will put proposal to name high‑school field for Supt. Bobby Bennett on next agenda
Summary
The DeSoto County School Board approved several routine items and naming actions Dec. 2025, recorded two abstentions on items involving potential conflicts, and agreed to place a formal proposal to name DeSoto High School’s football field for Superintendent Bobby Bennett on the next regular meeting agenda for public advertisement.
The DeSoto County School Board on Tuesday approved routine minutes and contracts and agreed to carry a formal naming proposal to its next regular meeting so it can be advertised as required by state statute.
At the meeting, the board approved action item 12‑11 (the naming of high‑school facilities) by voice vote with four members in favor and one abstention; Dr. Goodman was recorded as the abstaining member. The board also approved item 12‑14 (a Foundations for Learning services contract) with one abstention: Miss Chancey said she would abstain because the contract involves her daughter.
Dr. Goodman used public board comment to…
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