Impact on KCPS Schools
How the Plaza deal affects Kansas City's children
Per Student Impact
$250
Every student. Every year. For 30 years.
$188M
Total KCPS Loss
Over 30 years (61% of property tax)
$6.3M
Annual Loss
Average per year
51%
Real Value Retained
After 30 years of inflation
What KCPS Leadership Says
"I'm beyond frustrated that I do not see the same kind of enthusiastic support for our schools in this proposal that is before us today. This proposal is a betrayal of our community's commitment to our schools."
"In Kansas City, we give out such high tax breaks that we have shifted the burden from commercial to residential. Homeowners are paying more because corporations pay less."
"This has been characterized as the district getting more money. Let me be clear, KCPS is getting the same money we received last year."
What $188 Million Could Fund
Instead of subsidizing luxury development, KCPS could invest in students:
A fair deal would allow KCPS to do all four.
What $188M Could Fund Instead
Alternative uses for KCPS's lost revenue
Who Loses When Property Taxes Are Abated?
KCPS bears 63% of the burden from every tax abatement
Cumulative KCPS Loss Over 30 Years
Total: $188M in nominal terms, adjusted for inflation erosion
KCPS Has Already Lost $45 Million
According to KCPS official records, the district has lost $45 million to previous tax incentive abatements.
The Plaza deal would more than triple that burden.
Stand With KCPS Students
Dr. Collier and the school district need your support to fight this deal.