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Grain Valley R‑V previews purchase of 8.3 acres adjacent to Matthews Elementary; bond would fund future expansion
Summary
District staff said a preliminary agreement is in place to buy three commercially zoned parcels totaling 8.3 acres next to Matthews Elementary. The purchase would expand Matthews’ site to about 17.2 acres and planning for additions would follow only if voters approve a bond, possibly April 2026.
District staff told the Board of Education that the district has entered a preliminary agreement to purchase 8.3 acres of commercially zoned land adjacent to Matthews Elementary School, but no final purchase will take place without future board action and voter approval of financing.
What staff said: The parcels consist of two parcels west of the school and one parcel to the east; one of the three contains about 2.92 acres of storm detention pond. The acquisition would increase the Matthews site from roughly 8.9 acres to about 17.2 acres, bringing it close to the 15–20 acres commonly used as a guideline for elementary sites.
Financing and next steps:…
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