Referendum 2024
We urge you to learn all the facts about the proposed referendum to ensure you can make an informed decision. Below are several events we are hosting for the community to ask questions and get answers. Please RSVP if you plan on attending any of the events. Links to the virtual presentations will be shared 48 hours before the meeting and sent to the email provided in the RSVP form.
- Tuesday, October 8th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 9th - Presentation at the Centennial Activity Center - Noon
- Thursday, October 10th - Lincoln Tour #3 - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 15th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - Noon
- Thursday, October 17th - Community Coffee #4 - 9:30 am - O'Connor Community Building (733 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge)
- Thursday, October 21st - Community Coffee #5 - 9:30 am - Maine Park Leisure Center (2701 W Sibley Street, Park Ridge)
- Thursday, October 24th - Lincoln Tour #4 - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 29th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - Noon
- Tuesday, October 29th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - 7:30 pm
- Monday, November 4th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - 7:30 pm
At its August 15th meeting, the District 64 Board of Education unanimously voted to place an $89,106,629 million bond referendum on the November 5th ballot. Voters will be asked for funding to address critical needs at nearly every school, including replacing outdated locks and doors and updating old and failing heating, cooling, lighting, electrical, and plumbing systems. The proposed improvements address needs and problems that will worsen if untreated.
“It’s been almost a year of facility planning and research to better understand how our schools do not support our students and staff from a health and safety perspective and educationally,” said Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins.” We look forward to the democratic process of having this bond referendum on the November ballot, allowing the community to express their views and have their voices heard.”
The referendum would address the most pressing facility issues impacting all seven schools. Some benefits of the proposal are creating healthier, safer, and more secure schools, enhancing ADA accessibility, moving academic support out of the hallways, reducing costly and disruptive emergency repairs, ensuring all students have access to a quality learning environment, and protecting academic excellence and your property values.
You can read more about the Board's approval of the November bond referendum by clicking here.
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