Kansas City Public Schools working to pass first new bond in 60 years [Video]

Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) is asking taxpayers to invest in students. The district is trying to pass the first bond in nearly 60 years.At an informational meeting discussing the new bond, posters show 31 schools that would be upgraded if the measure passes.It would cost the average homeowner about $20 a month in new taxes.”Our students deserve better. The schools that they learning in are really deplorable and really bottom of the barrel. And this could get them the basics and then more of what they need,” KCPS parent Brittany Foley said. Many parents want it to pass but fear any opposition to the cost.This is the first year the KCPS has air conditioning in all their buildings. The technology was invented more than 100 years ago.”If we’re going to continue moving this city forward, one thing that we need to start at is within the districts,” KCPS parent …