Proposition O will authorize the School Board to issue up to $135 million in bonds to fund capital improvements, such as the construction and renovation of facilities and associated

equipment. Under Missouri law, a bond issue requires voter approval, even if it will not increase the tax rate.

Many District facilities are aging and require updates to remain safe, accessible, and aligned with modern educational needs. Delaying these projects increases future costs.

The District will replace aging debt with new bonds. Proposition O will authorize the extension of the District’s current debt levy of $0.5110 per $100 of assessed value that Clayton voters approved 16 years ago with Proposition W, which fully funded the renovation of Wydown Middle School. A YES vote is needed to issue new bonds, with the same tax rate, to address the current capital improvement needs.

Our Board of Education purposefully selected a multiphase approach to balance ambitious educational goals with disciplined fiscal stewardship. The rigorous planning process began two years ago, consisting of expert analysis and extensive community collaboration that identified a $240 million roadmap to align our campus infrastructure with the premier learning occurring in our classrooms daily.

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By phasing these objectives we achieve two critical objectives:

Fiscal Prudence: we are addressing our most urgent infrastructure and resource needs without increasing the current debt service tax rate.

Strategic Investment: This prioritized plan means the District can deliver immediate, high-impact upgrades while maintaining the financial flexibility to manage future capital needs responsibly.

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This phased model ensures that every dollar is deployed with maximum efficiency, preserving our community’s assets while enhancing the value of a Clayton education.