# Ritenour School District Board of Education Meeting - July 9, 2026

The Ritenour School District Board of Education meeting on July 9, 2026, approved ballot language for the November 3 election, including a $42 million zero-rate-change bond issue for capital improvements. The district expects bond premiums could bring proceeds to about $46.5 million; the proposal is intended to avoid an increase in the debt-service levy. The plan also transfers funds currently supporting COPs and lease purchases to debt service—about $800,000 annually through 2032—and includes levy transfers of 15 cents in 2027 and 15 cents in 2030. The board also approved a $30,000 professional-services contract with Discovery Works Collaborative to help develop referendum materials and public-engagement plans. The presenter noted the firm’s prior work with the district and experience supporting school-district elections.

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with IFM Community Health for nurse-practitioner services: three half-days per week at a stated annual cost of $60,000, with $50,000 expected to be covered by a grant. The agreement runs through June 30, 2027, with an opt-out provision and future renewals subject to board approval. The board also approved personnel recommendations and consent-agenda items. Members discussed the potential effect of Missouri Amendment 5 on school funding, with one member citing a possible impact of up to $8 million on the district; no district procurement action was taken on that measure.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Healthcare
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** July 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Ritenour School District Board of Education Meeting - July 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaPYoPNUgvk) - Ritenour Schools