DeSoto ISD $199M Bond Proposal: Improving Aging Facilities and Enhancing Safety

DeSoto ISD Bond Propositions

• 🎯 DeSoto ISD is presenting voters with three bond propositions on the May 3rd ballot, seeking approval for a major bond issue to address critically needed repairs.
• 💡 This is the first bond measure of its kind for the district in over 20 years, with officials highlighting that district buildings average 38 years old.

Proposition A: School Renovations

• 🏫 Proposition A focuses on renovating 10 schools within the district and includes the replacement of Frank Moes Elementary School.

Proposition B: Athletic Facilities

• 🏟️ Proposition B aims to improve athletic facilities, noting that current buildings are approximately 38 years old.

Proposition C: High School Stadiums

• 🎓 Proposition C is dedicated to upgrading the high school stadium buildings.

Financial Impact and District Needs

• 💰 The total bond package would result in an estimated 15-cent tax impact, equating to just over $6 per month for a $150,000 home.
• ⚠️ District officials emphasize the urgent need for repairs, citing issues such as mold, holes in walls, and old pipes, alongside deteriorating track and field conditions.
• ✅ Superintendent Dr. Rogers states the bond is essential to enhance safety and security and bring facilities up to code, supporting the district's growth in enrollment, academics, and athletics.