Northeast Urges Kansas City Public Schools Against Whittier Destruction

Neighborhood pleading to the contrary deserves attention as KCPS seeks more funding for building improvements. 

Here's the story . . .

"The district’s capital improvement plan — which seeks $524 million in funding to improve education and facilities — also calls for the replacement and relocation of Whittier Elementary (1012 Bales Ave.) in Historic Northeast’s Lykins neighborhood. In recent weeks, neighborhood leaders rallied along with Whittier School parents to raise awareness of the school’s planned closure.

"Along with an online petition, Lykins’ residents and Whittier parents and students appealed to board members during this meeting, holding handmade signs and presenting remarks."

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KCPS Seeks to Replace Whittier School Building - Northeast News

Dorri Partain Managing Editor During the Nov. 20 Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) school board meeting, the initiative to place its 'Building the Blueprint-10 Year Capital Plan' on the April 2025 ballot was discussed and approved unanimously. Monthly meetings open to the public are held at the Board of Education building (2910 Troost Ave).