Missouri law requires all school district budgets to be adopted by June 30. On June 23, 2000, the Kansas City, Missouri School District adopted its operated budget for the 2000-01 fiscal year. The budget, outlined below, reflects projected expenditures of $275.4 million.

* Direct Student Instruction and Support            65%
* Debt Service                                                11%
* Facilities/Security/Utilities                             10%
* Transportation                                                8%
* Administration                                                3%
* Communications/Technology                           2%
* Curriculum and Professional Development         1%

TOTAL                                                         100%