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Bond Program
Across the nation, schools are being designed to create 21st Century Learning spaces. In KCKPS,
the bond issue project touched almost every school in the district. The improvements made each
school safer and provided a more effective learning environment for our students, staff, and
faculty. All high schools have remolded spaces to accommodate the new College and Career
Academies. The upgrades include two new and modern science labs per high school building
and faculty planning centers for team collaboration.
Middle schools have new spaces to enhance student opportunities to explore career options.
The term “career exploration space” can best be described as an introduction to real-world
experiences in flexible and collaborative spaces to support the College and Career Academy
placement in high schools.
The Kansas City, Kansas community approved $235 million in bonds to pay for school construction projects including the construction of five new schools, safety and security upgrades in 47
buildings across the district, and a new central kitchen.
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Safety and Security Enhancements include new secured entrances
Two new elementary schools
Two new middle schools
High school and career academy spaces
Middle school career exploration spaces
Kitchen construction and upgrade at six elementary schools
Maintenance, repair, and replacement of plumbing, roofing, heating/air conditioning,
and lighting
47 Schools Received Safety and Security Upgrades
$301 million was pumped into the KCK economy
This Bond Program created 933 construction jobs