Matt Craine for PCR-3 School Board

I had the pleasure of attending Platte County R-3 School District teacher convocation this morning and the new teacher welcome breakfast last week. With all the positive energy you bring to our kids and community, it is impossible not to be excited for the upcoming school year! Thank you for all you do and good luck next Tuesday!

Another Meet the Teacher night in the books. Thanks to all the great Platte County R-3 School District staff for a great start to the upcoming school year. See you all Tuesday for the first day!

Corn Fest at Farmer's House today, made even better with Tucker Time Coffee cold brew!

Thank you!

PLATTE COUNTY – Missouri Route 92 at the bridge over I-29 in Platte City is NOW OPEN one week ahead of schedule. The repair operations took place on the girders that were struck by a vehicle hauling equipment earlier this year.
Details: https://www.modot.org/node/53271

The MCC question is not on today's ballot but may appear in the future. My apologies for the confusion.

There are multiple local issues on the upcoming Aug 6th ballot. One of which is a proposal from Metropolitan Community College (MCC) to attach with our district. Several other districts around us have previously attached with MCC. This ballot issue is proposed and funded soley by MCC, not by Platte County School District. If passed, it would it would lower the cost per credit hour by ~50% for anyone that lives within the district. It would also create an estimated tax levy of 0.1790. Whatever your opinion is on this and other issues/candidates, please do not forget to exercise your right to vote on Tuesday.

Calling all business owners in PCR-3! On August 16, we will host a Vendor Fair from 7-11am in conjunction with our staff Convocation event. Business owners who are District residents are invited to reserve a spot for $100 which includes one to two 4' tables and 2 chairs. Limited spaces; electricity is not available. See flier for details. Email Debi Jurkovac ([email protected]) or call 816-858-5420 to reserve.

We started the 4th off right this morning with the City of Platte City celebration downtown. Thank you Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce/EDC for hosting a wonderful community event. The Fetterman's 1st annual hot dog eating contest was a definite highlight!

Outstanding!

Happy last day of summer school! We really enjoyed seeing all the cool ecosystem projects presented by the 4th graders. Great work Pirates! Platte County R-3 School District

I am learning a ton today at MSBA Summit Conference, and more tomorrow with new member training!

School Supply Lists Now Available:
Visit www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/parents/school_supply_lists for lists of necessary school supplies for PreK, elementary and middle school students. High School teachers will inform students of needed supplies once school starts.

Had a blast over graduation weekend with my fellow board members!

Congratulations to all the NCC and Platte County R-3 School District graduates! It was an honor to attend both graduation ceremonies this weekend. We can't wait to see what amazing things you do next!

Great day for a game, great day to be a Pirate!

Congratulations Platte County R-3 School District middle schoolers on a great production of High School Musical Jr! There is one more show tomorrow at 3pm and we highly recommend you attend!

Great event happening today! Don't be alarmed if you see some commotion around the high school campus this morning.

This Friday, April 5, PCHS's Pirates Serve/Interact Club, Student Council, and DECA students will once again be hosting Arrive Alive .Arrive Alive is an event that was created in 2012 to raise awareness and provide education related to distracted driving through partnerships with local community responders and resources. Platte County High School hosts Arrive Alive every spring on the Friday before Prom. Please be aware that this year's event will include a Mock Crash in front of Northland Career Center the morning of April 5. Volunteers conduct a seatbelt check prior to and after Arrive Alive and we have consistently found that seatbelt wearing increases after the event. 🧡🖤

Looking good out there tonight Pirates!

Wow! I am speechless. Thank you all so much for the support and the encouragement to keep going. This is not possible without an incredible community, family and friends. I can't wait for us to do incredible things in Platte County R-3 School District! Let's go Pirates!

UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS:
THANK YOU for taking the time to vote today. Platte County R-3 School District’s No Tax Rate Increase Prop C Waiver and Levy Transfer question passed receiving 59% of our voters’ support. We appreciate you joining your neighbors and friends in planning for the future of our school district. This restructuring of the tax rate will allow the District to allocate resources to better attract and retain quality staff and enhance safety and security with zero change to the total tax rate.

PCR-3 voters reelected incumbent Karen Bryant and elected Matt Craine as Board of Education members.
-Karen Bryant: 1,709 votes
-Matt Craine: 1,854 votes
-Kathy Schlimm: 1,399 votes

Click here for Platte County election results:
http://www.plattemovotes.org/results
Click here for Clay County election results:
http://www.claycoelections.com/

The sun is out and there is still time to vote until 7pm! Let's finish strong Platte County R-3 School District

Money can't buy this kind of support

Polls are open until 7pm tonight! Let's do this Platte County R-3 School District!

I've seen a few like this, but I think this sums it up nicely. Please vote tomorrow for the candidates that will support ALL students and ALL teachers. Contrary to what you may hear, you are allowed to vote for 2 candidates! Platte County R-3 School District Siegrist Elementary PTA Compass PTA Pathfinder and Barry PTA Platte City Middle School PTO Platte Purchase PTSA Platte County High School PTSA

Thank you Platte County Community Center North YMCA , Patty Farr, Re/Max House of Dreams , Nodaway Valley Bank and YMCA of Greater Kansas City for hosting the Easter Egg Splash today. What a cool community event! Platte County R-3 School District

We took a break this morning to explore The Rabbit Hole in NKC. It was like walking through all your favorite books as a kid. Highly recommend for all age! No mailers for me, but I'm back outside today to walk a few more neighborhoods before Tuesday. Three more days! Platte County R-3 School District

I'm out walking again on a beautiful Friday evening. Fun fact: I am handing out door hangers which I purchased myself, along with all other materials and advertising you may see. Like I have said before, I do not believe outside money has any place in local school board elections.

We walked more neighborhoods (north and south) today and I even found a new assistant. 6 days left! Platte County R-3 School District

I understand that some people were not able to attend the recent meet the candidates night. Here is part of my opening statement from the night:
"Over the past several years I have regularly attended school board meetings, community events, and participated in many district community advisory groups. I have formed valuable relationships with teachers, parents and administrators. I want to ensure that the school board continues to make decisions based on facts, not politics. It should go without saying that school boards should be non-partisan. There is no reason a candidate or current board member should receive resources or direction from political groups.The board’s purpose is to support ALL our students, educators and staff, and I want to assist in any way possible. It is OK if we do not agree on every issue, but we have to be able to discuss our differences in a civil manner. I understand I still have much to learn but am willing to put in the time and listen to the people who know more than me in order to make the best decisions for ALL of our students, staff and community." Platte County R-3 School District

Just got home from a run in the rain. I can't express how humbling it is to have so many believe in me, and to see signs with my name in front yards around the Platte County R-3 School District. I am incredibly grateful for the support and it would be my honor to represent you on the school board. Nine more days to go. I have a few more signs if anybody still needs one. Please say hi if you see me walking (or running) in your neighborhood!