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Independence schools propose new PreK–8 and a mixed bond-income tax for May 2026 ballot
Summary
Superintendent Kelly Kogan outlined a plan for a new 125,530 sq ft PreK–8 building and a financing proposal pairing a 0.75‑mill bond with a 1% school district income tax for the May 2026 ballot; officials answered council questions on costs, maintenance and traffic.
The Independence Local Schools superintendent on Monday presented a proposal to build a new PreK–8 school and described a financing plan that would pair a 0.75‑mill bond with a 1% school district income tax on the May 2026 ballot.
"Our buildings have served generations of independence families," Superintendent Kelly Kogan told the council, arguing that aging roofs, corroded pipes, limited HVAC and non‑ADA‑compliant spaces make renovation risky and disruptive. The district’s pre‑bond planning shows a proposed building of about 125,530 square feet with a per‑square‑foot estimate of $425 that the district says includes furniture, technology and contingencies.
Kogan said the district closed Independence Middle School recently after a corroded pipe leaked through the floor and described repeated…
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