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Independence school board calls $60 million bond election to fund repairs and renovations
Summary
The Independent Missouri School District board voted to call a special election on April 7, 2026, for a $60 million general obligation bond to fund renovations across the district, including remodeling Fairmount, Quarty and Proctor elementaries; administration said the issuance would not raise taxes.
The Independent Missouri School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to place a $60,000,000 general obligation bond question on the April 7, 2026, ballot to pay for school repairs and renovations.
Interim Superintendent Cindy Grant told the board the bond would finance "constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school sites and facilities," and specifically named remodeling of Fairmount, Quarty and Proctor elementaries as among planned projects. She said the bond would be structured so there would be "no tax increase" tied to the issuance.
Why it matters: district leaders say the funds would address maintenance needs identified during facilities walk-throughs this year and support systemwide upgrades such as new cabinetry, flooring and furniture. Board members noted the history of community support for bonds and the desire to preserve historic buildings while updating learning environments.
Board discussion covered process and scope. One board member who participated in recent walk-throughs praised the collaborative nature of the facilities review and said community input had produced useful priorities. Another member raised the challenge of balancing restoration of older, historic buildings with modernization needs.
Vote and next steps: the board approved the motion to call the special election by voice vote. The administration said it will continue to finalize the list of projects the bond would fund and present details ahead of the election.
What to watch: the district will publish a final project list and timeline and provide public information about how the bond proceeds would be allocated before the April 7 election.
