Here's How KCPS Plans To Spend Nearly ONE BILLION BUCKS Worth Of Taxpayer Bonds

Here's the thing . . .

This time around it might pass given that there likely won't be any formal opposition. 

And so . . . 

Smart construction people are making friends with KCPS denizens and admins. 

Meanwhile . . .

Here's a peek at what could be another building boom for a district that has LOST MOST OF IT'S STUDENT POPULATION over the past 50 years.

Check-it . . .

The first phase of the 10 year plan would invest a total of $524 million to improve school buildings through renovations, new construction and relocations.

KCPS hasn’t passed a bond measure since 1967, making it the only Missouri school district in the region without tax revenue to support deferred building maintenance and improvements.

That means unaddressed maintenance totaling some $650 million has piled up. The district said it needs an additional $600 million to improve teaching environments by updating classrooms and adding indoor and outdoor learning areas.

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Kansas City Public Schools makes its case to families to pass bond vote: 'A lot of work to be done'

Kansas City Public Schools hasn't passed a bond measure since 1967, and hopes to win over enough voters between now and April to change its luck with feedback from students, staff and the community. The district is asking for $474 million to address deferred maintenance and update school buildings.