Lee’s Summit School District asks voters to address future needs with bond issue

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - The Lee’s Summit School District is asking voters to invest in the future when they head to polls April 8.

The district is asking voters to approve a $225 million no tax rate increase bond issue.

If passed, the bond would be used the following ways, according to the school district.

Update schools for accessibility, safety and future learning
Allow district to plan for future growth and accommodations
Prioritize upgrades and deferred maintenance districtwide

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The district also provided a list of schools and projects it would like to complete. The wish list includes the following:

Build a new Greenwood Elementary
Build a new Hazel Grove Elementary
Renovate Pleasant Lea Middle School and add a sixth grade addition
Renovate Miller Park
Aerospace Classroom at Lee’s Summit Airport
Upgrade Baseball and Softball Fields at Lee’s Summit North and Lee’s Summit West High Schools
Soccer and Band Field Upgrades at all Three High Schools
Safety and Security Improvements
New Classroom Furniture
General Capital Improvements

The Lee's Summit School District is asking voters to approve a no increase bond issue on April 8.(KCTV5)

If approved, money would also be used to buy land for future schools, including future elementary schools, as needed.

If the issue is not passed, the district would need to come up with a different plan to address future needs.

Voters are being asked to maintain the debt service tax rate at $0.87 per $100 of assessed valuation on real and personal property to fund the projects. The bond issue will not increase the the tax rate.

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Additional information about the bond issue, and how the school district plans to use it if it passes. can be found on the Lee’s Summit School District’s website.