Park Hill School District will fund renovations, other projects after voters pass bond issue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Northland voters invest in Park Hill School District by passing two proposed tax increases.

On April 8, voters approved Proposition G. The proposition is expected to rate about $6 million a year by increasing the operation property tax rate.

• Park Hill Proposition G
  • YES: 5,656
  • NO: 2,841

The Park Hill School District said the money from Proposition G will be used to give teachers raises. It is the first increase in more than 20 years. The district said the previous operating tax levy was passed in 2002.

Voters also passed Proposition O.

• Park Hill Proposition O
  • YES: 5,278
  • NO: 3,212

It gives the school district approval to raise the debt levy and borrow more money. The Park Hill School District said it plans to borrow $128 million for renovations and other projects. The money will also be used to pay for security improvements across the school district.

Here’s how the propositions will impact home owners, based on assessed value:

• $100,000 home
  • Prop G: $19
  • Prop O: $57
    • Total $76 per year
• $300,000 home
  • Prop G: $57
  • Prop O: $171
    • Total: $228 per year
• $500,000 home
  • Prop G: $95
  • Prop O: $285
    • Total: $380 per year

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