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The temporary and new buildings were funded through insurance, government grants and donations, but Huff also had to ask Joplin residents to approve a $62 million local bond and was forced to borrow money while awaiting FEMA reimbursements.
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C.J. Huff asked Joplin residents to approve a $62 million local bond for school rebuilding.
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News Article
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{
    "person": "C.J. Huff",
    "policy": "Local bond approval",
    "location": "Joplin",
    "statistic": "$62 million"
}
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Finance Education Joplin
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/magazine/joplin-schools-superintendent-disaster-rebuild.html

C.J. Huff, former superintendent of Joplin, Mo., schools, led the rebuilding efforts after a devastating event. The article likely details his role and the challenges faced during this period.

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