Bond 2024 Progress

The latest news and updates concerning our ongoing facilities projects are found below.

Monday Momentum for November, 2024

Building Resource Studio architects have released design renderings for the construction project at Ray Miller Elementary. The planned addition will include office space, a conference room, and a secure vestibule entrance for increased safety. The project is slated to begin in the summer of 2025, with completion targeted for the summer of 2026.

The addition will extend the existing main entrance and office areas slightly to the north, creating space for the secure vestibule. Visitors will check in through a window between the new vestibule and the office area before being granted access to the main building.

November 4, 2024. Monday Momentum. Progress. Perform. Protect. Page 1. New this week...BRS architects have released design pictures for the Ray Miller Elementary addition.  Construction for the RME project is forecasted to begin during the summer of 2025. Addition includes a  safety vestibule entrance  directly to the north of the existing main entrance.    Also includes extended office space and a conference room.Visitor window between the safety vestibule and office allows for increased visibility as visitors check in.  Goal for completing this project is summer of 2026.

November 4, 2024. Monday Momentum. Progress. Perform. Protect. Page 2. Coming Soon...The exterior design for the front entrance of Ray Miller Elementary. Construction projected to begin in the summer of 2025.

November 4, 2024. Monday Momentum. Progress. Perform. Protect. Page 3. Coming Soon...Ray Miller Elementary entrance and office design, overhead view.

Archived Monday Momentum Issues

Below you will find archived information from the 2023 Facilities Planning Committee and the April 2024 bond election.

April 2, 2024

Thank you voters!

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024 voters passed the following bond question with 79.97%.

Official Ballot Question:

"Shall the Kirksville R-III School District issue

its general obligation bonds in the amount of

$33,000,000 for the purpose of constructing,

improving, renovating, repairing, furnishing

and equipping new and existing school

facilities, including installing a new secure

entryway and safety improvements at the

District's High School and constructing a new

education center for the performing arts?

If this question is approved, the District's

debt service property tax levy is estimated to

remain unchanged at $0.8190 per one

hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real

and personal property."

February 2024

No Tax Rate Increase

Two Phases

Total Amount Phase 1

Why do our students and our community need this bond?

  • A comprehensive safety audit completed in 2022 identified a number of safety and security measures the district should make. However, the costs to make these improvements is beyond our capacity to fulfill without bond revenue.

  • KHS music and band programs share a single classroom with very limited practice space for either program. These programs continue to outgrow their current available space.

  • The main part of the high school was built in 1960 and has had two additions. The original segment of the building, including the school office area, student commons, cafeteria, band/choir rooms, and gymnasium have not had any significant improvements.

  • The high school cafeteria is inadequate for the current student population and is useful for only limited activities, while the courtyard is underutilized due to weather restraints.

  • KHS drama department does not have a dedicated performance space. The middle school auditorium is used for drama performances and also community events. The space is very limited and schedule conflicts frequently arise. Seating in that auditorium is not ideal for performances, while the acoustics diminish the quality of events.

So, what will this bond do for our students?

Project 1: Education Center for the Performing Arts

Project 2: Kirksville High School Renewal

Project 3: Safety Enhancements

safety enhancements

Project 4: Ray Miller Elementary Updates

Project 5: William Matthew Middle School Updates

Project 6: Parking and Traffic Flow Improvements

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Robert Webb, Superintendent

1901 E Hamilton Street, Kirksville, Missouri 63501