Bond Projects

Joplin Schools Projects

This bond proposal is a thoughtful, community-centered plan designed to take care of the schools Joplin already has. Rather than building new facilities, it prioritizes essential repairs, updates, and infrastructure improvements that keep existing schools safe, efficient, and ready to support today’s students. By investing now, Joplin Schools can address aging systems, extend the life of current buildings, and use taxpayer dollars responsibly—strengthening schools while maintaining long-term financial stability for the community.

Proposed Additions, Interior + Classroom Renovations

Stapleton Improvements

Brick building with the word 'Stapleton' on it, two doors, a leafless tree, a flagpole with the American flag, and a clear blue sky.

    • Relocate main entrance and adjust admin spaces

    • 6,500 sf addition for SPED suite, 4-yr classrooms

    • Renovate library, art room, and lab

    • Upgrade nurse’s office

    • Expand kitchen and remove stage to enlarge cafeteria

    • Window replacements

    • New 2-lane entry drive from Pennsylvania Ave. for parent drop-off 

    • New entrance canopy 

    • 6,500 sf addition

    • Kitchen addition to enclose cooler

    • Existing drop-off lane will be for buses and SPED

    • New play fields

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Additions, renovations, site access and parking improvements, and window replacements.
 		 $7,404,349
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $833,530
Total Projected Cost $8,237,879

Eastmorland Improvements

Front entrance of Eastmorland School building with brick stairs, a ramp, and a flagpole, under a partly cloudy sky.

    • 1,800 sf addition for secure entrance, offices, nurse, and teacher lounge

    • Renovate library, art room, SPED suite

    • Renovate kindergarten classrooms, add restrooms

    • Demo current lounge for flex space

    • Expand kitchen and demo offices to enlarge cafeteria

    • Classroom addition for Gifted Program

    • New finishes for all corridors and classrooms

    • Window replacements

    • New 2-lane entry drive from 11th St. for parent drop-off

    • New entrance canopy 

    • 1,800 sf admin and entrance addition

    • Existing drop-off lane will be for buses and walk-up

    • Relocate dumpsters and provide loading dock

    • Extend sidewalks to new entrance

    • Courtyard turf, playground & shade structures

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Additions, renovations, site access and parking improvements, and window replacements.
 		 $5,580,709
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $715,426
Total Projected Cost $6,296,135

Proposed Interior + Classroom Renovations

Cecil Floyd
Improvements

Front view of Cecil Floyd Elementary School building with a brick facade, entrance in the center, parking lot, and sidewalk around the school, under a partly cloudy sky.

    • Renovate nurse’s office and restroom

    • Renovate library and cafeteria

    • Add restroom to K classrooms

    • Add restroom to classroom for 4-yr

    • Renovate SPED restroom

    • New finishes for all corridors and classrooms

    • Window replacements

    • Neighborhood traffic and site circulation improvements

    • Expanded parking

    • Pedestrian/bike safety

    • Accessible parking improvements

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Renovations, site access and parking improvements, and window replacements.
 		 $2,203,023
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $1,160,119
Total Projected Cost $3,363,142

Kelsey Norman Improvements

Exterior view of a Kelsey Norman elementary school building with a sign that reads 'Kelsey Norman Elementary' and a parking lot in front.

Proposed Interior + Classroom Renovations

  • Cafeteria renovation

  • Library renovation

  • New finishes for all corridors and classrooms

  • Window replacements

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Interior and classroom renovations, including window replacements.
 		 $1,211,001
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $500,077
Total Projected Cost $1,711,078

Proposed Renovations

Jefferson Improvements

The exterior of Jefferson Elementary School with a colorful rainbow banner, trees, and a lawn. There is a sign showing school events and a yellow arrow-shaped sign for the Eagles.

Proposed Renovations

  • Explore additional play areas on acquired property

  • Add .76 acres with property acquisition

  • Street closure with bollards

  • Pick-up / drop-off lanes to stack (60)cars

  • Parking increases from (17) to (85)

  • Classroom Finishing Renovations

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Site access and parking renovations.
 		 $2,209,683
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $562,566
Total Projected Cost $2,772,249

McKinley Improvements

Exterior of a brick building with glass doors, multiple windows, red metal handrails, and a ramp. There's a sign near the ramp and the address 610 is visible on the building.

Proposed Renovations

  • Expanded parking and pick-up lanes

  • Bike/pedestrian safety

  • Accessibility improvement

  • Water detention

  • Classroom finishing renovations

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Parking and drive renovations.
 		 $599,630
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $920,580
Total Projected Cost $1,520,210

Royal Heights Improvements

Exterior view of Royal Heights Elementary school with a red Jeep, white SUV parked in front, American flag on pole, and clear sky.

Proposed Renovations

  • Expanded parking and pick-up lanes

  • Bike/pedestrian safety

  • Accessibility improvements

  • Water detention

  • Classroom finishing renovations

Projected Costs

Description Projected Cost
Parking and drive renovations.
 		 $1,124,902
Interior corridor and classroom finishing upgrades, including paint, flooring, ceilings, and related interior improvements.
 		 $726,876
Total Projected Cost $1,851,778

Targeted Improvements at Many Elementary Schools

These projects are included in the projected costs for each building’s overall additions, interior and classroom renovations listed above.

Comprehensive Window
Replacement

Cecil Floyd Elementary
Eastmorland Elementary
Kelsey Norman Elementary
Stapleton Elementary

Site Access, Safety and Parking Improvements

Cecil Floyd Elementary
Eastmorland Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
McKinley Elementary
Royal Heights Elementary
Stapleton Elementary

Indoor Activity Facility

Proposed New Construction

The proposed “Talon Center” will be an 83,610 square-foot facility including a 90-yard field plus endzones, locker rooms, weight rooms, classrooms, storage rooms, community room, dance room, and more. It provides an enclosed, temperature-controlled activity and practice area for dozens of district programs including:

Athletic Programs: 

  • Indoor training space for football, track and field, cheerleading, dance, baseball, soccer, softball, and more.

Marching Band & Auxiliary Groups: 

  • Large, open indoor spaces will allow full ensemble rehearsals, visual block practice, choreography, and sectional work no matter the weather.

Beyond Athletics: 

  • The facility will support physical education classes, and numerous other extracurricular activities such as archery, robotics, powerlifting, youth leagues, and community events.

Preliminary architectural model of JHS Talon Center, showing a modern multi-story building with black, gray, and red exterior panels, large windows, and a surrounding landscape design.

Projected Costs: $21,132,949

Junge Campus Improvements

Building, Grounds & Transportation

  • Addition for restrooms and meeting space in a building that houses about 100 staff members daily.

  • Move gas pump in stadium parking to secure area.

  • Add concrete bus parking areas.

Junge Stadium

  • Renovate original stadium locker rooms and restrooms.

  • Add visitor locker rooms, restrooms, and concessions on east side of field.

A football field with red running track, stadium seating, and the word 'EAGLES' in the end zone, located in a suburban area.

Projected Costs