TOPIC 5: Facility Referendum

District 58 has significant facility needs. Illinois’s school funding model is designed to provide schools with the funds needed for regular operations. School districts, especially tax-capped districts like District 58, do not have the capacity to save money for large capital projects. This past summer, the District 58 Board of Education approved a $179 million proposal to improve the District’s facilities. This referendum will appear on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot for voter approval. District 58’s facility proposal was developed with significant community input and professional expertise. All District 58 schools will see improvements. Learn more at www.dg58.org/referendum. The proposal includes:

Creating more secure entrances, where visitors can be properly screened prior to having access to the school.

Addressing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing and building envelope needs, to extend our schools’ lives, reduce costly emergency repairs and improve energy efficiency.

Adding air-conditioning and improved ventilation and air quality.

Replacing outdated fire alarms and intercom systems.

Addressing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code issues.

Building additions to the middle schools to accommodate sixth graders. This transition not only has academic benefits, it would also relieve overcrowding in the elementary schools.

Thank you for reading our District 58 Finance Facts series! View the full series at www.dg58.org/financefacts. Data sources: District 58 Referendum Website, District 58 Master Facility Plan Icons created by Flaticon.com via: Eucalyp, Freepik, Smashicons, catkuro, juicy_fish, Flat Icons, rip, Design Circle, Prosymbols, Rashad and Aranagraphics.