Archive for Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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9:53 a.m.
A new door graces the house Bob Power is refurbishing on 83rd Street for the office of his construction company. The De Soto Planning Commission will consider a draft of an overlay district Tuesday that would encourage such redevelopment in the city's downtown core. Public hearing Tuesday on downtown overlay district
By Elvyn Jones
12:00 a.m., February 21, 2008 Updated 10:00 a.m.

Residents and property owners in De Soto’s downtown are invited to make comment Tuesday on what is being called the downtown overlay district at the De Soto Planning Commission.

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With referendum in mind, board discusses capital funds
By Leann Sulzen
February 26, 2008
At a special meeting Monday night, the De Soto USD 232 Board of Education made a list of its top priorities that should be considered when developing the next bond referendum.
Support system
Student scores improve due to state-led initiative
By Leann Sulzen
February 26, 2008
Shawnee Mission and De Soto schools are seeing dramatic increases in reading scores, thanks to a new approach to student evaluation.
Survey doesn’t clear issues for De Soto board
By Leann Sulzen
February 26, 2008
De Soto USD 232 Board of Education members didn’t get a clear direction from patrons on how to address the district’s needs, according to the results of its scientific survey.
Students to parents: Alcohol unnecessary
By Leann Sulzen
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley High School students had a message Saturday for parents headed to an adults-only PTA auction that would sell alcohol. “Adult behavior sets standards for youth,” one sign read.