Featured Frequently Asked Question: If the bond proposes a millage increase of 22, wouldn’t the total millage be 25.6?
No. The current millage of 3.6 expires in December 2024. If approved, the $85.2 million bond will assess a total millage of 22, not an increase of 22. You can use the online tax calculator to calculate your impact and submit any questions to questions@desotopsb.com
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/bondcalculator2-copy
The DeSoto Parish School Board is dedicated to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and are committed to using our resources to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students.
The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $300,000 home in District No. 2 (North DeSoto) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $225,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage of 3.6 to 22 would result in an annual increase of $414 per year or $34.50 per month.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-tax-impact
Our NDUE Math Night was a success! We were so excited to see so many many families attend! Strengthening the connection between school and home is a powerful step towards our students' success! #LEADlikeaGriffin
The April 2024 proposal is significantly reduced in costs at $85.2 million with a millage rate of 22. The plan proposes the construction of a new high school and upgrades to the lower elementary which would be combined with reconfiguring grade levels across current facilities.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
Mrs. Cornet's third graders are learning how to estimate and measure liquid volume! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Mrs. Dufour's WIN class is working to unscramble complex sentences! #LEADlikeGriffin
In December 2023, more than 600 community members participated in a survey to gather more information about the election results and priorities for a solution. Respondents overwhelmingly felt that the 2023 bond was too expensive for taxpayers and that they wanted to see a solution that was less than $100 million with more details available.
Learn more about the new proposal.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
Here are some pictures of our fifth graders crafting during incentive club on Friday! Making friendship bracelets and stress balls proved to be the most fun! #LEADlikeaGriffin
The 5k is just a few days away. We have 400 participants registered so far! Help us meet our goal of 750. Don't forget NDUE students who have signed up for the 5k can wear school appropriate athletic wear this week. Sign up using this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Stonewall/NorthDesotoGriffon5kRun
**No hats, shades, or sleeveless shirts. Shorts must be finger tip length or worn with longer biker shorts or leggings underneath, leggings or yoga pants must be worn with shorts on top. **
Congratulations to all of our A.R. winners and the newest members of our Million Word Club! #LEADlikeaGriffin
NDUE Spring Pictures are coming up soon! Information pertaining to packages, prices, and ordering will be sent early next week.
Mrs. Bearden’s class is doing a research ‘scoot’ around the room to determine the main idea of excerpts from their reading. They are learning about the plant cycle and understanding how plants grow and survive by reading informational text! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Join us Tuesday, March 19th @6-7:30 pm to learn more about supporting your NDUE Math Student. Childcare will be provided during the presentation courtesy of our Family Engagement team. We hope to see you there.
Fifth graders are experimenting with a new art technique by making prints in the style of artist Margaret Burroughs. Creativity at its best! #LEADlikeaGriffin
The First Lego League WIN class is off to a great start! We are learning how to follow a plan and how to work together to accomplish a goal. Synergy is the key to success!! Stay tuned we will be adding motors and writing code to make our stage come to life! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Schools in the North DeSoto area continue to face the challenge of accommodating the community’s rapidly growing population.
North DeSoto Upper Elementary also struggles with class sizes due to space constraints. While the Parish standard student-teacher ratio for these grade levels is 20:1, we are seeing higher class sizes in District 2, simply because there is no capacity for additional sections. The school once had four homerooms per grade level but is now seeing 10 per grade level.
Learn more about the situation: https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-situation
Sign Up for the 5K today to get a free 5K t-shirt with your registration. NDUE Students who register can wear school appropriate athletic wear March 18-22. 💙❤️💪🏼
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Stonewall/NorthDesotoGriffon5kRun
We just skipped right into this morning's assembly! Look out our students and teachers go! #LEADlikeaGriffin
Mrs. Thomas' homeroom is sticking out while they make glue in science! #LEADLikeaGriffin
Ms. Carrell's class has been working on their arguments for the Loyalists vs. Patriots debate! Debates are today! Can't wait to see what these friends in action! #LEADlikeaGriffin
