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DeSoto County school board approves contracts, calendar and financial statements; staff praised for winter response
Summary
The DeSoto County School District board approved the agenda and a bundle of consent items including construction contracts for school renovations and athletic-field drainage, adopted the 2026–27 academic calendar and accepted December financial statements. The superintendent recognized facilities staff for winter-storm preparedness and cleanup.
The DeSoto County School District board voted to approve a slate of routine and capital items at its regular meeting, including architectural and construction contracts, adoption of the district's 2026'27 academic calendar and acceptance of December financial statements.
Board members approved a request to retain Allen and Coleshill for architectural services on a ball-field drainage improvement at Southaven High School. Staff reported six bids opened Jan. 20 for a restroom renovation at Olive Branch Middle School and recommended awarding that contract to Murphy and Sons Incorporated; the board approved the award.…
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