Today (Saturday, April 20) is the final day of early voting. Be sure that your voice is heard in this election! https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information
Lego incentive club has been so much fun! Love seeing the creative side of these kiddos come out! LEADlikeaGriffin
Tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) is the final day of early voting. Be sure that your voice is heard in this election!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-election-information
Voters in District 2 (North DeSoto) can calculate their tax impact with the online tax calculator. If approved, a $300,000 home would see a monthly increase of $34.50. Watch the video to learn how to calculate your impact! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQj4j7SgqI
Waiting in the car line? Are you already out and about? Remember, early voting is happening now and ends on Saturday, April 20th. Be sure to cast an informed vote.
Making changes to lessen the impact:
The April bond plan is $47.5 million less than the November 2023 plan! Many items that were in the 2023 bond plan have been eliminated in the new proposal to better align with the community’s desire to focus on academics.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/nd-bond-24-the-plan
NDUE Reminder: If you have a 5th Grader at NDUE, please see the attached flyer for information regarding the NDMS 6th Grade Orientation. The student orientation will take place during the school day on April 22nd at 1:30 PM. The parent orientation will take place the following night on April 23rd from 5:30-7:00 PM. Go Griffins! #LEADlikeaGriffin
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
Join us at 7pm on Facebook Live to ask your questions about the April 27th Bond Election by commenting in the live event. We hope to see you there! #LEADlikeaGriffin
NDUE Field Day is coming up on May 10th, Griffins! We just want to send out a reminder to turn your shirt orders in by this Friday, April 19th! We can't wait to "Let the Field Day Games Begin!" #LEADLikeaGriffin
Join Superintendent Corley and the North DeSoto Principals again tonight (Tuesday, April 16) at 7 p.m. on Facebook live to get your questions answered! You can submit questions ahead of time on the bond page or live during the broadcast!
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024
Get the facts on the 2024 North DeSoto Bond Program to see how we are listening to our community and right-sizing the proposal.
https://bit.ly/3PVTFFO
CONGRATULATIONS to Brody Rosati for receiving TWO ArtBreak Awards: $50 Best of Black and White Award and Visual Jurors' Choice Award! #LEADLikeaGriffin
Good afternoon Griffins!
Just a reminder that Monday will be a regular school day instead of parent teacher conferences in order to accommodate the missed instructional day earlier this week. Conferences can be scheduled on an as needed basis with your child's teacher.
The Design on a Dime silent auction that was scheduled to take place on Monday evening will be moved to Field Day (May 10) in the upstairs lobby.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Early Voting begins Saturday, April 13! Be sure to cast an informed vote. Get more information on the district website.
https://www.desotopsb.com/o/desoto-parish-schools/page/north-desoto-bond-program-2024
Important Update: Regular Day of Instruction replaces Virtual Instruction: Monday April, 15:
Due to Wednesday's dismissal and the limited number of quality instructional days remaining in the school year, we will shift our mode of instruction from virtual to a regular day of face-to-face instruction on Monday, April 15. This adjustment will require us to forgo Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences.
If your family is in need of a conference time, please contact your student’s school to schedule a conference for a later date. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make this adjustment in the best interest of student learning.
Superintendent Corley responds to questions about tax statements and clears up how to use the tax calculator to check your impact if the April 27 North DeSoto Bond Plan is approved. 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://youtu.be/tQnAKoEE-iI
Don't forget! Licensed counselor Clint Davis will be with us TONIGHT AT 6:00 in the NDUE gym to discuss protecting our students' minds, bodies, and devices! We hope to see you soon!
Featured Frequently Asked Question: The State of Louisiana usually requires districts to wait a year after a failed bond, how is the DeSoto Parish School Board able to hold another election so quickly?
The State Bond Commission oversees all of the bond elections and issuance in the state. They met on February 15, 2024 and voted to allow the DeSoto Parish School Board to hold the April 27 election. This approval is largely due to the overall need in the district and the large change in scope and costs to the previous proposal. The Bond Commission does not always approve these follow-up elections, but felt that voters should be able to review the new proposal and cast a vote as soon as possible.
https://www.desotopsb.com/page/nd-bond-24-faq-and-resources
Don't forget Clint Davis will be at NDUE tomorrow at 6pm to support parents in protecting our students minds, bodies, and devices. His presentation is aligned to his new book Building Better Bridges. Clint's message is for adults so childcare will be provided. Please invite your friends; all are welcome. #LEADlikeGriffin
