Buchanan County R-IV ‘Proposition K.I.D.S.’ passes in August Special Election

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Voters passed a proposition for Buchanan County R-IV schools during a Special Election on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Proposition K.I.D.S. increases the current debt service property tax levy and would allow the district to borrow $2,000,000 to use on school upgrades.

The vote passed by 91.98%, with 218 voters in favor and 19 voters not in favor.

The upgrades include:

• Expanding track facilities
• Repair roofs
• Upgrade lighting on athletic fields
• Increase safety and security upgrades at Rushville Elementary School and DeKalb High School
• Replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units
• Exterior building improvements

To the extent of the funds available, they would also acquire equipment and complete other repairs, renovations and improvements.