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Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway
Holliday Teacher Wins KCPSEF's Free Apartment Giveaway

Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS
Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

With cold and flu season upon us, KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. Remember, if your child is ill, please do not send them to school.

Board Election

Public Notice of Election – Kansas City Public Schools

Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, each serving a four-year term. The next Board of Directors election will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Three board seats will be up for election during this cycle.

Any eligible resident of Kansas City Missouri School District No. 33 may declare candidacy for the office of Director of the School District for a term of four (4) years, to be voted on at the municipal election.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements In accordance with Missouri law, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a citizen of the United States. (Mo. Const. art. VII, § 8)
  2. Be a registered voter of Kansas City MO District No. 33. (§ 162.471, RSMo)
  3. Have resided in Missouri for at least one year immediately preceding the election. (Mo. Const. art. VII, § 8; § 162.471, RSMo)
  4. Be at least 24 years of age. (§ 162.471, RSMo)
  5. Not be delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real property taxes on their listed residence. If a past or present corporate officer of a fee office, the office must not owe any taxes to the state. Candidates must file an affidavit with the Missouri Department of Revenue. (§ 115.306, RSMo)
  6. Have not been found guilty of, nor pled guilty to, a felony under federal or Missouri law, or an equivalent offense in another state. (§ 115.306, RSMo)
  7. Not be registered or required to register as a sex offender under Missouri law. (§ 162.014, RSMo)
  8. Have filed all required campaign disclosure reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission for any previous elections, if applicable. (§ 130.071, RSMo)

For more information, including filing deadlines and candidate forms, please visit the KCPS Board of Election page or contact the Board of Education Secretary at 816-418-7621 or board@kcpublicschools.org.

Placement on the ballot

Order of filing will determine the placement on the ballot. This is in accordance with Board Policy BBB-School Board Elections and Section 115.395.2, RSMo.