S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating and 'A+' underlying rating to Greene County School District R-II (Willard), Mo.'s series 2016 general obligation (GO) school building bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our existing 'AA+' and 'A+' ratings on the district's previously issued debt. The outlook is stable. Management intends to use the series 2016 bond proceeds for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving school facilities of the district, including constructing a classroom addition at Orchard Hills Elementary School, installing an HVAC system at North Elementary School, acquiring land for school purposes, procuring architectural services for an intermediate school to be constructed, and furnishing and equipping the same. The 'AA+' rating and stable outlook on the
