Board approves resolution signaling intent to place Prop C proxy on April 2026 ballot

The Lee's Summit R-VII Board of Education on Monday approved a resolution of intent to place a proxy question related to the district's Prop C rollback on the April 2026 ballot.

The board approved the motion after a roughly one-hour discussion that centered on whether to hold a vote in August 2025 or April 2026, how clear ballot language should be, and how any proceeds would be applied to employee salaries. Board Member Miller moved to approve the resolution of intent; the motion was seconded and the board voted to approve the item.

Board leadership and staff said April 2026 better matches the district's timing needs and outreach plans. Superintendent Dr. Buck said counsel Ben Thompson, who drafted the intent resolution, advised against placing full ballot language more than a year in advance and recommended an intent resolution. Dr. Buck told the board putting the question on an August ballot would cost an additional "over $100,000" and could create timing problems: "If we do…