Important Election Ballot Question for Homeowners in USD 232

The USD 232/De Soto school district is seeking voter authorization on April 2, 2013, to adjust its Local Option Budget by one percent of its state financial aid, from 30 percent to 31 percent. In return, the district will draw fewer taxes and homeowners would see a slight decrease in the mill levy.  Take a look at the picture above to see how the district would draw fewer taxes with a 31% LOB.

What's in it for you?  

Check out the following links for more information, then go out and VOTE:

http://www.usd232.org/localoptionbudget

http://www.usd232.org/strongschools

USD 232 Sees an Increase in Student Enrollment

According to official numbers released by USD 232, enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year increased by 174 students in grades K-12...a jump of 165 students at the secondary level and 9 at the elementary level.  Overall headcount jumped to a total of 6700 students.  Most believe the increase is due to continued growth in the district.  New programs exist at the high school levels now including more advanced placement courses, an expanded broadcast journalism program, and honors archealogy.  And with the slow increase in new home construction as well as the addition of new businesses, the district is sure to see more growth in the future.


School Total

Belmont Elementary (new): 445

Clear Creek Elem.: 585

Horizon Elem.: 453

Mize Elem.: 386

Prairie Ridge Elem.: 548

Riverview Elem.: 550

Starside Elem.: 451

Lexington Trails Middle: 325

Mill Creek Middle: 570

Monticello Trails Middle: 647

De Soto High School: 644

Mill Valley High School: 1,096

Total: 6,700

Kindergarten through 12th Grade Enrollment

(Up by 260 students over two years)

2010-11: 6,567 +174

2009-10: 6,393 + 86


Early Childhood through 12th Grade Enrollment

(Up by 274 students over two years)

2010-11: 6,700 +167

2009-10: 6,533 +107

Students of USD 232 in Johnson County, KS are Making the Grade

Good news!  If you're considering a move into the DeSoto School District (USD 232) or are already a part of it, your child's education will be in good hands.  Students of USD 232 continue to score above state and national peers on the ACT assessment.  The district received a composite average of 22.3 on the 2010 college entrance exam.  This score is five tenths of a point lower than last year, but the district attributes this to the increase in the number of students taking the exam.  There was a 12% increase over last year.  You can see the individual high school results below:

ACT Scores Composite Average All Students	2010	2009	2008	2007
USD #232	22.3	22.8	22.9	22.7
Mill Valley High School	22.4	23.4	23.0	22.8
De Soto High School	22.1	21.5	22.6	22.5
State of Kansas	22.0	21.9	22.0	21.9
National	21.0	21.1	21.1	21.2

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