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Eagle Bond Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility and Eagle Bond Finances

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Through careful financial planning practices, the Joplin Schools property tax levy has remained stable and low since 2012, at $3.66 per $100 of assessed valuation. Here is how our local public school tax levy compares to other districts around the region.

 Public School District  Tax Levy  Annual Tax paid to district per $180K home
 Nixa Public Schools $4.5091 $1,542.11
 Carthage Public Schools $4.4300 $1,1515.06
 Republic School District $4.0292 $1,377.99
 Carl Junction School District $3.9729 $1,358.73
 Neosho School District $3.7295 $1,275.49
 Joplin Schools $3.6647 $1,253.33
 Webb City Public Schools $3.4300 $1,173.06

 

 

A pie chart illustrates funding allocations for school upgrades, with three segments: Phase 1 Elementary upgrades ($11M), Phase 2 Elementary upgrades ($25M), and ancillary projects ($25M).

Financial Breakdown of Proposed Eagle Bond Projects

  • $25.8M for elementary additions, renovations, classrooms and building needs.
  • When combined with the $11M in already-approved elementary Phase 1 projects, we are investing a total of more than $36M in the future of our elementary schools.
  • $24.9M for an indoor athletics and activities facility at JHS, and support improvements at the Building, Grounds, and Transportation factilities on Junge campus.
  • $10M of elementary upgrade projects will be paid for with district capital reserve funds.
  • $40M in loans will be sought through a proposed April 7 bond extension with no increased tax rate.