The following information is provided by Pilot Grove C-4 School District as a service to its patrons. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Ashley Groepper, Superintendent at (660) 834-6915 or email agroepper@pilotgrove.k12.mo.us
Upgrade Outdoor Restrooms at the Ball Fields
Our bathrooms at the ball fields were in dire need of upgrading. The newly constructed bathrooms are now temperature-controlled and have an excellent ventilation system. At the time of the bathroom upgrade, the decision was made to update the metal on the exterior of the concession stand to match the bathrooms.
Address Failing Walls on the Softball Field & New Dugouts
Part of replacing the failing softball field walls was to lengthen the dugouts to add more space for our teams using them. Not only do the new dugouts look fantastic; they also have plenty of room for all our players and their equipment. Thank you to George & Lisa Monk for donating the lumber and custom building the benches in both dugouts.
Replace Softball Field Lights
The lights on the softball field were unreliable and would often shut off during a ballgame for both school ball and summer league games. With the Bond funds we were able to replace our old lighting with upgraded MUSCO Lights which also allowed us to run all power lines underground. This removed the electrical lines which were previously running over the bleachers and all around the ballpark. Special thanks to Ameren UE for the use of their truck to remove our old poles as well as Lee Darwent & Jacob Strodtman for their time on the weekend to remove the previous poles.
Secure doors
Construction is now complete on the exterior doors. New entrance doors have been added to the elementary and middle school wings as well as a new set of exterior doors at the commons. These new doors provide a more secure exterior as well as provide a better weather block with double pane glass to keep the cold out; which is incredibly nice on those cold winter days!
Asphalt work
Concrete work
One of our Preschooler's parents worked on the concrete installation, so the kids went outside to check out the progress!
Softball field light removal for replacement
New Dishwasher, Double Oven, Milk Cooler & Steam Table
Upgrading District Phone System
Added Access Control to AG & Preschool Classroom Doors
Upgraded Wireless Infrastructure to Accommodate for District-wide 1:1 Chromebook Initiative
Deadbolts Added to All Classroom Doors Throughout the District
Upgraded to LED Lighting District-wide
Fiscal Year | Operations | Debt Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
21-22 | 3.7664 | 0.7173 | 4.4837 |
20-21 | 3.8224 | 1.0700 | 4.8924 |
19-20 | 3.8030 | 1.0700 | 4.8730 |
18-19 | 3.7630 | 1.0700 | 4.8355 |
The Board of Education has made good financial decisions to prepay and refinance previous debt and has saved the district $305,758 in interest.
This bond issue will not change the current debt tax rate. Please see the last four years of tax rates to the left.
Shall the Board of Education of the Pilot Grove C-4 School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) for the purpose of providing funds to implement safety and security improvements, including secure entrances, exterior and interior door upgrades, replacement of the bell system and fire alarms, and new cameras; to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for increased energy efficiency; to complete improvements to the District’s outdoor athletic facilities; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof?
If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.7173 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.
