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North Kansas City Schools cites 81% bond approval, reports expanded community outreach and volunteer programs
Summary
Community relations director Tammy Henderson reported an 81% voter approval on the April 8 bond, described dozens of community events and partnerships, and highlighted volunteer and alumni efforts that district officials said strengthen the Northland's ties to the district.
Tammy Henderson, director of community relations for North Kansas City Schools, told the board on April 22 that the district exceeded its outreach goals this year and that voters approved the April 8 bond referendum by 81%.
"NKC schools exceeded our stated goal on the April 8 bond election. We received a big 81% approval rating, and in fact, we won in every single precinct in the district," Henderson said during a live report from Jefferson City. She presented multiple metrics the office tracks to measure engagement, including the number of district-hosted community events, civic‑organization involvement and the board's building‑connection work.
Henderson said the district held more than 50 community events this year — not counting routine sporting events — that included plays, concerts, cultural…
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