# School Board Meeting September 28, 2026


**Body:** Blue Springs School District
**Date:** September 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


The Blue Springs School District Board of Education meeting on September 28, 2026, included an annual tax levy hearing and discussion of the district’s financial outlook. District officials said the district deficit-spent $6.5 million in the prior year and faces state funding shortfalls and uncertainty over Jackson County property-tax actions, including a potential revenue impact estimated at $18–20 million. The board discussed a proposed levy increase of about 9 cents, noting prior levy reductions of 66 cents and reductions associated with Prop C. The board president said qualifying seniors who applied for the senior tax credit would not be affected by increases. Officials warned that difficult budget decisions may follow, including potentially not replacing staff who retire or resign. The consent agenda was approved without objection, but its contents were not detailed in the transcript.

Other agenda items recognized district employees and students and highlighted the AFS international student exchange program. No specific procurements, contract awards, vendor selections, RFPs, or purchasing approvals were identified.

**Source:** Blue Springs School District