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Board approves minutes, background-check policy and hearing-officer list
Summary
The DeSoto Parish School Board unanimously approved minutes from its July 2 meeting, adopted an updated GBCA background-check policy (described as aligned with state law), and confirmed the required hearing officer list for 2026–27.
The board considered Item 5 and approved the minutes of the July 2, 2026 regular meeting after a motion and second; the chair called for a show-of-hands vote and declared the motion passed unanimously.
Under Item 7, Dr. Sims referenced policy GBCA (protection of criminal background information) and noted Miss Phillips had addressed the policy at the previous meeting; he said the updates align with state law and the policy printed in board packets was presented for approval. The board moved, seconded, and approved the policy by voice/hand vote.
Item 8 required annual approval of the hearing officer list (a statutory requirement). The chair noted the list in board packets and the board moved, seconded and approved the list as required by law.
All three items were handled without extended discussion and the board proceeded to the next agenda items.
