LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (March 22, 2010) - The leadership of the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) and the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce have both passed resolutions of support for the R-7 School District No-Tax-Increase $16 Million Bond Issue, which will be on the April 6, 2010 election ballot.
The R-7 School District is nationally acclaimed and one of the fastest growing in Missouri. "The overwhelming success of the R-7 School District attracts new employers, families and individuals who seek a high-quality education system to our community," said LSEDC President and CEO, Jim Devine. "The high performing schools are critical to LSEDC's mission of attracting and retaining investment in Lee's Summit."
"Because students educated in the R-7 School District are the future employers, employees and leaders of Lee's Summit, a quality school district is extremely important to the business community," added Nancy Bruns, President of the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce.
Both organizations voted in favor of the bond issue because it is designed to address a comprehensive list of projects that impact facility needs at existing schools while benefiting students throughout the entire school district. The Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education unanimously approved its Citizens' Advisory Committee recommendation to include 14 projects on the April 6 Election, including:
• Capital improvements at a number of schools
• Technology enhancements
• Energy-saving upgrades
• New school buses
• Funds to purchase land for a future high school site
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For more information about the bond issue, visit www.leesummit.k12.mo.us or contact the R-7 School District at 816.986.1000.
About LSEDC
The Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC), a public-private sector partnership, is the city's designated marketing and product development arm to retain and attract business. LSEDC is devoted to improving the economic well-being of residents and businesses in Lee's Summit. For more information, visit www.leessummit.org or contact Jim Devine at 816.525.6617/jdevine@leessummit.org.
About the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce
The Lee's Summit Chamber was incorporated in 1969 and is a member-supported organization of businesses dedicated to creating opportunities for business success through networking, advocacy, and business and professional development. For additional information, call the Chamber at 816-524-2424 or visit www.lschamber.com.
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Jim Devine is 2010 Missouri Professional Economic Developer of the Year
