Three community forums planned on KCKPS bond issue

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools is sponsoring three community forums at Kansas City, Kan., Public Library branches to discuss the new proposed no-tax increase bond referendum, which will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. The forums:

• Oct. 3, West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., at 6 p.m.
• Oct. 10, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., 6 p.m.
• Oct. 20, Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., 6 p.m.

This bond referendum will allow the district to make improvements to every school, and build four new ones, all with no increase in taxes for community residents, a spokesman said. The public is invited to attend a forum to learn more about the bond issue.