The fate of three former elementary schools is once again a question mark after a state housing corporation rejected a second request for low-income tax credits to convert the buildings into apartments.
BNIM, a Kansas City development firm, sought financing from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation as part of its plan. The tax credit program is very competitive. For the past two years, BNIM passed the preliminary round of applications but ultimately fell short of securing the funding.
USD 257 Superintendent Stacey Fager said the school board will discuss the…
