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One name will appear on the ballot for Clay County auditor when voters head to the polls Aug. 4, as Victor S.

With many of the projects from its previous long-range facilities plan now complete, the Excelsior Springs School District is turning its attention to identifying future building needs and long-term priorities.

Following lower-than-expected academic performance results, the Excelsior Springs School District implemented a 90-day improvement plan designed to strengthen instruction and better support student achievement.

Clay County is clarifying the way senior property tax credits apply to bonded debt as officials work with the county’s software provider to avoid the billing problems that delayed tax statements last year.

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The following amendments and routine district business were also approved by the Board of Education during its June 23 meeting: Lease refinancing resolution — The board approved a resolution authorizing the district to move forward with a previously announced lease-purchase refinancing plan intended to provide short-term budget relief by refinancing existing 2020 and 2021 lease obligations. The resolution authorizes up to $1.55 million in certificates of participation with a true interest cost not to exceed 4.8%. District officials expect pricing to occur July 7 with closing anticipated July 21.

As summer temperatures climb, Excelsior Springs Hospital is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their health through prevention, preparation and education. Excelsior Springs Hospital’s July Health and Wellness series will include a program on preventing heat illness and dehydration on July 10, followed by a session on advance directives and Medical Durable Powers of Attorney on July 29.