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DeSoto school board approves superintendent agenda, adds DHS FFA trip; routine items pass

DeSoto School District Board of Education · February 24, 2026

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Summary

The DeSoto School District board approved the superintendent agenda — including a late addition allowing DeSoto High School FFA to attend the state competition — and passed routine motions on minutes and finances. The board also recognized retiring union president Jerry Mead and heard a DJJ program update.

The DeSoto School District Board of Education on Feb. 26 approved the superintendent agenda, including a late addition (Item 12.09) to permit DeSoto High School FFA to attend an upcoming state competition, and passed several routine motions.

The board adopted the superintendent agenda after a motion recorded as made by Mrs. Mott and seconded by Mrs. Mercer; S2 called the vote and recorded the ayes. The board approved the minutes from the Feb. 10 meeting (motion recorded as made by Miss Chancy and seconded by Dr. Goodman) and approved the financial reports (motion recorded as made by Mrs. Mercer and seconded by Miss Chancey). Routine business and new business motions were likewise moved and approved during the session. Individual roll-call tallies were not recorded in the transcript beyond the boardwide "Aye" responses.

Why it matters: The late addition for the DeSoto High School FFA frees the team to attend the state tournament on short notice and was explicitly recognized by board members during member discussions. Routine approvals maintain the district's administrative operations and confirm the board's procedural continuity.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt superintendent agenda (includes late addition 12.09 for DHS FFA attendance): motion recorded as made by Mrs. Mott; second by Mrs. Mercer — approved. - Approve minutes (Feb. 10): motion recorded as made by Miss Chancy; second by Dr. Goodman — approved. - Approve financial reports: motion recorded as made by Mrs. Mercer; second by Miss Chancey — approved. - Approve routine business: motion recorded as made by Dr. Goodman; second by Mrs. Mott — approved. - Approve new business: motion recorded as made by Mrs. Chancey; second by Mrs. Mercer — approved.

The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.