Buchanan County R-IV ‘Proposition K.I.D.S.’ passes in August Special Election
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BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Voters passed a proposition for Buchanan County R-IV schools during a Special Election on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Proposition K.I.D.S. increases the current debt service property tax levy and would allow the district to borrow $2,000,000 to use on school upgrades.
The vote passed by 91.98%, with 218 voters in favor and 19 voters not in favor.
The upgrades include:
Expanding track facilities
Repair roofs
Upgrade lighting on athletic fields
Increase safety and security upgrades at Rushville Elementary School and DeKalb High School
Replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units
Exterior building improvements
To the extent of the funds available, they would also acquire equipment and complete other repairs, renovations and improvements.