The list is pretty hefty, but the cash flow to fix the problems is not.

Teaching high school science is harder for Madalyn Maddox. Many of her experiments face lots of limitations.

"One of the different things we were going to do was find the density level of different rock samples we had, but without a sink and a water supply readily available.That was an impossible task," explained Maddox.

North Callaway High, along with the three elementary schools in the district, have $8.25 million serious maintenance problems.

"You're taking care of major maintenance issues when you're talking about replacing walls or replacing sewers," said North Callaway Superintendent Roy Moss.

The district is back to square one after the Prop K.I.D.S. Bond Initiative failed by 37 votes in April.

"The bottom line, I was frustrated for our students and staff," stated Moss.

The name of the game right now is, Prioritize.

"What's really important; what has to be fixed. Then, consequently, how are we going to fix it and how are we going to pay for it. We will have to develop a place if we have to go into the reserves. Of course, that puts a strain on the rest of our budget. Usually that will piggyback on teacher's salaries because if you are putting those things into maintenance then you can't use those to give teachers raises," said Moss.

"Once we start cutting into that, we can get in a hole pretty quick,"stated School Board President Dennis Zerr.

There is a possibility the district could get some federal stimulus money and putting another bond initiative on the ballot is always an option. Next to the maintenance issues, the high school science lab, which is essentially just a trailer, is a top priority.

"That would really help our science curriculum to have the more up-to-date, useful science labs," explained Zerr.

"They don't get to have all the experiences that I would want them to have," stated Maddox.

But, Maddox certainly makes the best of what she has.

"We've made mouse trap cars this year. We've made catapults.I do have them do as much as I can, but I think we could do better," said Maddox.

The main issue is how the district could afford this change.

Dr. Moss told us if Governor Nixon signs Senate Bill 291, the district would have a whole new set of options for possible funds.