Joplin Schools
Eagle Bond
Strong Schools.
Strong Community.
No New Taxes.
Vote April 7.
| Vote April 7, 2026 | Make A difference
| Vote April 7, 2026 | Make A difference
Vote Yes!
On April 7, Joplin voters will decide on the Eagle Bond—a community-driven plan to improve elementary schools and create safe, healthy spaces for students across the district.
This bond puts kids first, strengthens our schools, and does not raise the school tax rate.
Three Things to Know
1. Elementary Schools Come First
Every child deserves a safe, modern place to learn.
Seven of Joplin’s older elementary schools will receive long-overdue improvements focused on safety, learning spaces, and support for early childhood and students with special needs. These schools serve more than 2,200 students and will be brought up to the same standard as Joplin’s newer elementary schools—ensuring every child has a safe, modern place to learn.
Royal Heights • McKinley • Jefferson • Cecil Floyd • Stapleton • Eastmorland • Kelsey Norman
2. Team Time Over Screen Time
It’s about connection, teamwork, and giving students places to belong.
The Eagle Bond includes a new indoor education and activity center designed for students across the district. This shared space will support clubs, band, ROTC, archery, dance, weightlifting, and more. As student activities have grown over time, this center provides healthy, positive places for connection, teamwork, and learning beyond the classroom.
3. No New Taxes
The Eagle Bond does not increase the school tax rate.
The Eagle Bond renews the existing levy so Joplin Schools can continue improving facilities while keeping taxes steady. Through careful planning and responsible financial stewardship, the district has already invested millions in school improvements now underway. The Eagle Bond continues this long-term approach—allowing needed upgrades, safety improvements, and maintenance to move forward without adding new tax burdens for families or retirees.
Building safer, more suitable schools together
Elementary School Improvements
Campus safety upgrades
Better learning spaces for early childhood programs
Improved support for students with special needs
Indoor Education & Activity Center
Built on the high school campus
Used by students across the entire district
Supports academics, arts, club activities, athletics and technical education
A PLAN BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY
The Eagle Bond didn’t come from one office or one person.
It was shaped by a broad group of parents, teachers, students, business leaders, clergy, and community members—working together to identify the district’s most pressing needs.
Community surveys showed strong support for these priorities, including the indoor education and activity center.
This is a Joplin plan built by Joplin voices.
Proven Stewardship
Joplin Schools have already invested $21 million in improvements at three elementary schools that are currently underway.
The Eagle Bond provides an additional $40 million to finish the job—continuing a thoughtful, long-term approach to maintaining safe, efficient, and up-to-date school facilities.
Regular bond renewals allow the district to plan ahead and avoid sudden tax increases.
Vote Yes on the Eagle Bond
April 7
Because strong schools strengthen the whole community.
Because kids deserve safe places to learn and grow.
Because this plan moves Joplin forward—without raising taxes.
Election Date: Tuesday, April 7
Last Day to Register to Vote: Wednesday, March 11
Last Day to Request Ballot by Mail: Wednesday, March 25. (if requesting this late, county officials recommend voting early in person. Mailed absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.)
In-Person Absentee Voting: Feb. 24 – 5pm April 6.
Jasper County residents:
Carthage Courthouse, 302 S. Main St., Carthage, Room 103
Joplin Courts Building, 633 S. Pearl Ave., Joplin, Room 198