Cass Politics

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Ray-Pec Looking for Levy Increase

J.T. | March 30, 2010

The Raymore-Peculiar school district is hoping area residents will pass a levy increase on the April 6 ballot.

Fire at Harrisonville High School

J.T. | September 19, 2009

A fire in a janitor’s closet ended school early for Harrisonville High School students on Friday (9/18).

Around 8:45 a.m. the fire alarms went off and local emergency personnel promptly responded. The fire was contained to the closet, but 8 rooms suffered smoke damage.

Sheriff to Saturate School Zones

J.T. | September 12, 2009

In an effort to increase public awareness and keep the public safe as the school year returns, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office will target school zones and surrounding areas with saturated patrols.

Confirmed Case of H1N1

J.T. | September 9, 2009

As of Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the Raymore-Peculiar School District learned that a staff member at Shull Elementary School had a medically confirmed case of H1N1.

President to Address Schoolchildren

J.T. | September 4, 2009

President Barack Obama (D-Ill.) will be speaking to the nation’s schoolchildren on Sep. 8.

The President plans on speaking directly to students asking them to take responsibility for their education and to set goals for themselves. The White House has put together a Public Service Announcement:

School Website to Make Debut Monday

J.T. | August 14, 2009

Harrisonville Schools will launch a new website on Monday. The site will be located at the same web address - www.harrisonvilleschools.org

Ray-Pec Middle School to be “Green”

J.T. | August 2, 2009

The building will be constructed on 58 hwy., about a mile west of 291 hwy. utilizing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The rainwater will be captured via a “butterfly roof” and some water will be used to irrigate the grounds. The school will also use geothermal heating & cooling, bioswales, solar power, a windmill and retention pond.

No sales tax!

J.T. | July 18, 2009

If you’re needing buy school supplies for your children, there will be no sales tax on select items the weekend of August 7. Apparently this is the state’s way of saying “we’re sorry for taking all your tax dollars the rest of the year”. The state sales tax, county sales tax and city sales tax will not be in effect during these dates for most of Cass County

Tax levy a resounding “no”

J.T. | June 2, 2009

Today Harrisonville residents overwhelmingly voted against a $.55 tax levy to build a new pre-school.

Don’t forget to vote today

J.T. | June 2, 2009

Harrisonville is the only city in the county with a special election today.