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Board accepts $85,000 offer for Kansas Avenue school property

Emporia Board of Education · April 8, 2025
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Summary

The board accepted a conventional-loan offer of $85,000 from Marvott L. Dehoney to purchase the Kansas Avenue building after a prior buyer withdrew. The buyer indicated intended use consistent with current zoning; closing timeline to be short per the buyer’s loan terms.

District staff presented a new offer for the Kansas Avenue property after a prior buyer withdrew. The new conventional-loan offer was $85,000 with $1,000 earnest money and a quick closing timeline. The board discussed the buyer’s general intentions (use consistent with current zoning) and accepted the sale.

Matthew Johnson, the district’s representative, was present to answer questions. No contingencies beyond the buyer’s financing were discussed in the meeting record. A motion to accept the offer from Marvott L. Dehoney carried by unanimous vote ('Motion passes 70').