# School Board Work Session August 10, 2026

Blue Springs School District Board work session, August 10, 2026: Operations staff reported that the new Career Innovation Center was nearing completion, with fewer than 10 punch-list items remaining and a ribbon cutting scheduled for August 27. Updates also covered the James Walker playground, a planned electronic sign at William Yates Elementary, and completed bleacher and gym repainting work at both high schools. The Cordell Mason Road project, involving JE Dunn as contractor, was delayed by planning and city approvals; site work is expected to begin after the school year starts, with asphalt timing still uncertain and potentially extending into spring.

The board discussed an RFQ for Discovery Works to conduct community research on potential future levy or funding decisions. The proposed work would include about 400 surveys and analysis, with results expected in roughly eight weeks; discussion suggested a possible cost of approximately $50,000–$60,000 depending on scope. The company’s selection was listed on the consent agenda, but no approval vote occurred during this work session. Finance staff also previewed an estimated $23.8 million in tax-credit impacts over three years ($18.7 million operating and $5.1 million debt service) and discussed possible recoupment levies; further budget and levy detail was deferred to September.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 10, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Work Session August 10, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOL2_fj-Ws) - Blue Springs School District