District overview
Hickman Mills C-1
How the district is addressing its budget gap and reorganizing schools.
Why are schools being reorganized?
Hickman Mills is a formula-funded Missouri district governed by an elected board. In January 2026 the board approved $9.76 million in position, contract, and operating changes plus a school reconfiguration expected to save $3.12 million.
The school map changes in 2026-27
The approved model uses six elementary schools, one sixth-grade center, one grades 7-8 middle school, one high school, and two pre-kindergarten schools.
Voters approved two finance measures
The April measures support a $20 million bond and move 30 cents of levy capacity from debt service to operations without increasing the estimated total levy.
Enrollment needs remain high
The February brief says 89.3% of students qualified for free or reduced-price meals, up from 77.5% the prior year.
By May, the district reported about $906,000 already saved through restructuring and leaving some vacancies unfilled, while maintaining an A- bond rating.
Where the district stands
The brief describes the gap the January actions were designed to address.
Expected annual savings from approved Option 1.
Expected savings from approved Option 2.
District estimate following voter approval of both measures.
Major projects
2026-27 school reconfiguration
Moves underwayThe district is consolidating grade configurations and renaming several buildings to reduce costs.
- Board approved reconfiguration Option 2
- Board approved new school names
- Classroom and materials moves scheduled to begin in mid-May
Funding
District operating budget
Expected savings: about $3.12 million.
Warford Elementary improvements
Early planningThe district says plans focus on flexible classrooms, hands-on learning, and outdoor spaces.
- Board brief reports planning underway
Funding
2026 bond and future facilities planning
No project amount appears in the brief.
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