DeSoto Independent School District

April 28, 2017

There has been a great deal of discussion related to the meeting of the DeSoto ISD Board of
Trustees on Monday, April 24, 2017, and the Boards decision to take no action on personnel
contracts as reflected on the agenda.

I support the Boards decision to delay action on personnel contracts, and I support the
Board in its effort to make sound personnel decisions based on available information. Our
Trustees are continually faced with making tough decisions and Monday night was no
exception. While most of the community discussion has been centered on one individual, the
Board was tasked with considering all personnel contracts.

Delaying contract action has allowed DeSoto ISD Administration the opportunity to address
questions and concerns that have come to the districts attention regarding some personnel
related matters. Since Monday night, Administration has engaged in a review of those
questions and concerns, and they have been resolved.

School boards are tasked with maintaining the privacy of individuals (personnel matters) and
abiding by closed session requirements. I anticipate that contract recommendations will be
back on the agenda for the May 8th Board Agenda for further consideration by the Trustees.

Sincerely,

Dr. David C. Harris

DeSoto ISD Superintendent

The mission of DeSoto ISD is to prepare each student academically and socially to be
a problem solver and productive citizen for a 21st century global society.

200 East Belt Line Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115 972.223.6666 www.desotoisd.org
Dr. David C. Harris, Superintendent superintendent@desotoisd.org