HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY WILL BE IMPROVED
Improvements prioritize the health, safety, and security of students and staff.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WILL BE MAINTAINED
Enhancements to the learning environment, including classrooms, labs, and other educational spaces, will facilitate improved programming and protect the District’s high level of academic excellence.
PROGRAMMING WILL BE MOVED OUT OF HALLWAYS
Instructional space is so limited at District 64’s elementary schools that reading and math interventionists and other support professionals are using hallways when assisting students.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY WILL BE ENHANCED
Improvements will enhance ADA accessibility at all schools for students, staff, and visitors.
PROPERTY VALUES WILL BE PROTECTED
Maintaining a strong school district helps protect property values and keeps District 64 competitive with peer districts.
TAXPAYER DOLLARS WILL BE SAVED
Addressing mechanical, plumbing, and infrastructure needs now will save taxpayer dollars by reducing costly and disruptive emergency repairs, improving energy efficiency, and extending the useful life of existing facilities.
EVERY STUDENT AND SCHOOL WILL BENEFIT
Essential upgrades will be addressed at all seven District 64 schools.
QUALITY TEACHERS WILL BE ATTRACTED AND RETAINED
Improving the condition of our schools and enabling enhanced programming will attract and retain quality teachers, which is vital given the state and national teacher shortage.
PROJECT COSTS WILL BE KEPT LOW BY ACTING NOW
Due to construction inflation and growing emergency repairs, waiting to make the proposed improvements will significantly increase the total cost.
DISTRICT 64 LISTENED AND DOWNSIZED THE PROPOSAL
After many months of public input, District 64 downsized the bond referendum to $89.1 million. This is tens of millions of dollars less than what was originally considered.
Extending the life of our neighborhood school buildings and making them healthier, safer, and more secure is the right thing to do. Strong schools benefit both our kids and our community.
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS:
Health, Safety & Security Upgrades
Fire alarms
Asbestos abatement
HVAC/air quality
ADA accessibility
Lockdown-safe doors
Fencing/railings
Mechanical & Infrastructure Updates
Foundations/masonry
Plumbing
Electrical
Roofs/gutters
Lighting
Classroom Improvements
Updated science labs
Career & Technical Education spaces
Band, choir and orchestra
General classrooms
Building Additions
Academic support
Special education
Move Lincoln cafeteria out of basement
Attract and retain quality teachers
EXPECTED BENEFITS:
Protect property values
Create healthier, safer, and more secure schools
Protect academic excellence
Reduce costly and disruptive emergency repairs
Extend the useful life of existing facilities
Enhance ADA accessibility
Ensure all students have access to a quality learning environment
Improve energy efficiency
FACILITY TOUR VIDEOS
Lincoln Middle School
Emerson Middle School
All Elementary Schools
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