🏫 Douglas County School Board Meeting – Community Conversation Matters
- kevinfordougco
- Apr 20
- 1 min read
The next Douglas County School Board meeting is Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, and several important topics will be discussed that could impact students, families, and educators across our community.
Agenda highlights include:
• School safety and security update
• A presentation from the Douglas County Federation
• Next steps on a possible Mill Levy Override (MLO)
• Discussion of a student cell phone policy
📊 About the potential MLO (November 2026):
The district is in the early stages of considering a mill levy override to address ongoing budget pressures tied to inflation and reduced funding.
Preliminary discussions suggest:
• A focus on teacher and staff compensation, including paraprofessionals
• Increased support for special education and career/technical programs
• Potential property tax impact of about $30 annually per $100,000 of home value
• Early community polling showing roughly 55% support, though feedback is still being gathered
This would follow prior funding measures in 2023 (MLO) and 2024 (bond), as the district works to maintain services and retain staff.
As with past proposals, community perspectives vary—some emphasize the need to support schools and retain educators, while others raise questions about cost and accountability.
👀 Watch the meeting live:
📄 Full agenda:
🗣️ Public comment starts at 5:30 PM
Sign up by noon Tuesday if you’d like to speak:
💬 Community input is a key part of this process.
What are your thoughts on school funding, safety, or student policies? What would you like the board to prioritize?
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