April 8, 2025 Zero Rate Change Bond Program

April 8, 2025 Zero Rate Change Bond Program

 

Thank you for visiting PCR-3's 2025 Zero Rate Change Bond Program webpage. All content on this site is intended for informational purposes only and is paid for by Platte County School District, Dr. Jay Harris Superintendent, 998 Platte Falls Road, Platte City, MO 64079.

Bond Program Information

The Platte County School District is asking voters to consider a $62 Million Zero Rate Change Bond Issue on the April 8, 2025 ballot. Pending voter approval, this bond issue would fund the following projects identified in the District’s Long-Range Facility Plan:

  • Completing Phase 2 of rebuilding Platte County High School, creating a consolidated high school building with all classrooms and programs under one roof
  • Constructing site amenities at Platte Purchase Middle School activities complex
  • Constructing playground facilities at Pathfinder Elementary
  • Expanding parking and improving traffic flow and safety at Compass Elementary

The April 2025 bond issue will be presented with no increase to the current tax levy because of a combination of financial management and strong growth in our tax base.

2025 Bond Program Proposed Projects

PCHS Phase 2 Exterior Main Entry Rendering

Phase 2 of PCHS Rebuild

As part of PCHS’s master plan, all areas of the school will be rebuilt or improved to support the learning environment and address facility issues that have come with an aging building. This project is a continuation of Platte County High School Phase 1, completed in 2022. Phase 2 involves the remaining construction of the classroom wings (50 total classroom spaces are part of this phase) as well as administrative areas, and includes the demolition of the existing high school, except Wilson Auditorium. It will also include improvements to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the site and access to the school.

Platte Purchase Site Amenities graphic

Platte Purchase Site Amenities

The Platte Purchase Activities Complex will gain a new concession stand, restrooms, and storage facilities

Improvements to Barry and Pathfinder graphic

Improvements to Barry and Pathfinder Elementaries

A new playground at Pathfinder Elementary will be built, featuring both hard and soft play areas with fencing. Pathfinder’s existing playground is set for remodeling in the summer of 2026 using capital improvement funds. After the remodel, this playground will be designated for use by Barry Elementary students, who currently use the YMCA’s Challenger Field for recess. 

Compass

Compass Elementary Parking Expansion

Parking will be expanded at Compass Elementary from 114 to 202 stalls to improve traffic flow during arrival and dismissal and provide additional parking to accommodate community events.

Ballot Question

Shall Platte County R-III School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $62,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, renovating, furnishing and equipping new and existing school sites and facilities, including:

  • completing  Phase 2 of rebuilding Platte County High School, creating a consolidated high school building with all classrooms and programs under one roof, 
  • constructing site amenities at Platte Purchase Middle School activities complex,
  • constructing playground facilities at Pathfinder Elementary School, and
  • making hard surface improvements at Compass Elementary School to expand parking and improve traffic flow and safety?

If this question is approved, the District’s debt service property tax levy of $1.1789 per $100 of assessed valuation of real and personal property and the District’s overall tax levy is estimated to remain unchanged.

Where can I get more information?

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page or attend an Informational Meeting:

  • March 3, 6pm, Platte Purchase Middle School Flex Space
  • March 11, 6pm, Platte County High School Cafeteria