Schools and education

USD 232 2008-2009 budget raises levy 2.5 mills
By Leann Sulzen
July 23, 2008
The De Soto Board of Education Monday approved 4-1 to publish the 2008-09 proposed budget that includes about $16 million more in expenditures than last year’s budget. Board member Bill Fletcher dissented; board members Randy Johnson and Jim Thomas were absent from the meeting. The board will have a budget hearing at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 4.
Wes Wedman Friday brought a piece of a culture half a world away to De Soto.
By Leann Sulzen
July 16, 2008
es Wedman Friday brought a piece of a culture half a world away to De Soto when he presented “Drawing Manga,” a program sponsored by the De Soto Library.
De Soto district looking to lock in diesel fuel price
By Leann Sulzen
July 16, 2008
he De Soto USD 232 Board of Education members are mulling over investing in a fuel commodities program that could potentially save the district money in a period of escalating oil prices.
College notes for July 10
July 10, 2008
Four De Soto students were among those at Kansas State University earning honors for the spring semester.
Teachers, board agree on 4.9 percent raise
By Leann Sulzen
July 10, 2008
The De Soto USD 232 Board of education Monday ratified a contract with the De Soto Teacher’s Association, calling for an overall salary increase of 4.9 percent.
District to form committee to select architect finalists
By Leann Sulzen
July 10, 2008
Should voters approve the district’s $75 million bond resolution in November, the De Soto USD 232 Board of Education might select a different architectural firm to complete the projects.
$75 million bond issue put to vote
By Leann Sulzen
July 9, 2008
The De Soto USD 232 Board of Education on Monday approved a bond resolution that the district discussed and planned for months — but at a cost of $2.5 million more than expected.
De Soto board’s new president seeks unity
By Leann Sulzen
July 9, 2008
Newly elected De Soto USD 232 Board of Education president Larry Meyer took the outcome of his first meeting leading the board as a good sign.
De Soto bond resolution rings up at a higher price
By Leann Sulzen
July 7, 2008
The De Soto USD 232 Board of Education Monday finalized a bond resolution that the district discussed and planned for months, but at a cost of $2.5 million more than expected.
De Soto students make KU honor roll
July 3, 2008
Thirteen De Soto students or De Soto High School graduates were among 4,900 undergraduates on the Kansas University spring honor roll released this week.
Board expected to approve bond
By Leann Sulzen
July 3, 2008
As she looks back on her year as president of the De Soto 232 Board of Education, Janine Gracy sees both setbacks and accomplishments.
USD 232 summer project list short
By Leann Sulzen
July 2, 2008
De Soto USD 232’s summer project list is shorter this year, following last summer when the district was preparing two schools to open in fall 2007.
Principals keep busy in June
By Leann Sulzen
June 23, 2008
The classrooms and hallways are empty, but De Soto USD 232 principals still have work to do in June.
Condensed DHS reunion draws larger attendance
By Leann Sulzen
June 19, 2008
In an effort to increase attendance, this year’s De Soto High School reunion was a one-day catered event.
DHS honor roll additions
June 19, 2008
The following students were added to the De Soto HIgh School second semester honor roll.

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