During its August 3 meeting, the DeSoto Parish School Board unanimously approved placing bond measures in Districts 1 (Logansport) and 2 (North DeSoto) on the ballot for the upcoming November election. These measures for capital improvements are aimed at addressing the evolving needs of both communities while continuing to provide exceptional educational experiences for students in a safe, secure, and modern environment.
In District 1, Logansport High School, the $23 million building bond proposal is focused on safety, security, and modernization of current facilities. Safety and Security upgrades are needed to limit access points to the school and create better access control. The plan proposes a central corridor to be created to provide consistency across our schools and give a sense of pride and community while providing an increased element of security.
The plan would impact the football stadium, parts of which were built in 1952 and moved to the current location in 1995, would create a new space for the band by renovating an existing space that is larger, better for sound, and closer to the field, and provide upgrades to the current gymnasium.
The cost to the taxpayer depends on the value of your home. For example, a $200,000 home in District No. 1 (Logansport) with a homestead exemption of $75,000 would have an adjusted taxable value of $125,000 which would be assessed at 10%. The increase from a millage rate of 1.6 to 13.15 would result in an annual increase of $144.38 per year or $12.03 per month.
Election day is Saturday, November 18 with early voting beginning on November 3. Registered voters in each district will be able to participate in the election for their respective proposals.
DeSoto Parish Schools is obligated to provide factual information about the bond proposals and cannot advocate for or against their passage. More information will be shared via the district and school websites and social media channels throughout the process to allow voters to make an informed decision at the polls.