S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating to Greene County R-II School District (Willard), Mo.'s series 2020 general obligation (GO) refunding bonds. The outlook is stable. The bond proceeds will be used refund a portion of the district's outstanding debt for interest cost savings. The long-term rating reflects our assessment of the district's eligibility for, and participation in, the Missouri Direct Deposit of State Aid program. The state credit enhancement rating is one notch below the Missouri GO rating (AAA/Stable), reflecting: Our view of state aid appropriation risks, which are partly mitigated by strong state support for the program and consistent and well-established state aid funding; Our expectation that maximum annual debt service coverage on all parity debt by