Unanimous approval for placement of a no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 7 ballot
The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education unanimously approved placement of a no-tax-increase bond issue on the April 7 ballot. The $40 million issue includes:
- Construction of a new Summit Technology Academy / Missouri Innovation Campus
- Numerous school improvements in the areas of classroom instruction, safety and security, health and wellness, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) renovations and special education
- Playground safety upgrades to all elementary schools’ soft play areas and replacement of deteriorated play equipment
- Maintenance projects at numerous sites designed to protect the district’s investment in its school facilities.
The no-tax-increase issue was reviewed by the district’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Business Roundtable and PTA Council with each group providing feedback on the recommended components.