DeSoto ISD's $199M Bond: Improving Aging Facilities and Educational Outcomes

District Performance and Ratings

• 🎯 DeSoto ISD received a 'D' rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2023, a rating the superintendent, Dr. Yuma Rogers, stated is already outdated.
• 📈 Significant improvements have been made since then, with college, career, and military readiness jumping from 66% in 2023 to 88% in 2024, and currently at 77% for 2025.
• 📚 Student performance in math and reading, on or above grade level, also saw an increase from fall to winter.

Proposed $199 Million Bond Package

• 🏗️ A $199 million bond package is on the ballot to address the district's aging school and athletic facilities.
• 💰 If passed, the bond aims to fund renovations, provide teacher raises, and support other improvements.
• ⏳ This marks a pivotal moment for the district, as it would be the first bond package in 20 years for DeSoto ISD.
• 🗳️ Residents have the opportunity to vote on the bond this Saturday, with significant implications for the district's future.