School board candidates and bonds: A KC-area April 8 voter guide

General municipal elections are being held around the Kansas City area on April 8. Many voters will head to their polling locations and find education-related items on their ballot.

The Beacon asked school board candidates from Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Hickman Mills, Raytown and North Kansas City school districts to answer questions about their positions, background and priorities for the district. Along with candidate Q&As, we also have explainers for several bond and tax increases on the ballot for schools across the metro.

Take a look and be informed before you head out to vote. Remember that no excuse early voting in Missouri is March 25-April 7 and Election Day is April 8.

Not sure whether you live in a specific district? Check your sample ballot to see what you’ll be voting for.

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From school boards to bonds, your guide to the Kansas City-area election on April 8

Kansas City-area school board candidates

Meet the Kansas City Public Schools board candidates for the April 2025 election

These candidates want to be on the Lee’s Summit school board for the next 3 years

Where North Kansas City school board candidates stand on the issues

Q&A: These Raytown school board candidates want your vote April 8

Voter guide: Candidates for the Hickman Mills school board explain their priorities

Endorsers see key differences among Lee’s Summit school board candidates

Bond and tax issues on the ballot

KCPS wants to pass its first bond in decades. Here’s what to know before you vote April 8.

What you need to know about the Lee’s Summit school bond on the ballot April 8

Teacher salaries and building updates: Park Hill has two tax increases on the ballot April 8

What to know about the $175 million North Kansas City Schools bond issue on the April 8 ballot