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District 25 is building!
In the Spring of 2023, the District broke ground on the #Build25 expansion project which will build additions for a full day kindergarten program beginning August 2024, as well as address capital project needs throughout District 25’s facilities for future generations of learners.
Six of the District’s seven elementary buildings require additions in order to host full-day kindergarten. Those buildings are Dryden Elementary, Greenbrier Elementary, Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary, Patton Elementary, Westgate Elementary, and Windsor Elementary.
Along with the expansion projects, the District is planning on tackling various building improvement projects (capital projects) on every one of the District’s buildings. Keep up to date with the progress of all the projects below.
For a recap on how we got here, click here.
#Build25 Construction Updates
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November 12, 2023
No news is good news as far as construction is concerned! Our projects are moving along with the dry and warmer weather!
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October 30, 2023
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October 25, 2023
The expansion projects continue to move forward as the District continues to plan for Full Day Kindergarten to begin in August 2024. Check out these picture updates below!
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October 13, 2023
Another week goes by with progress on all six expansion projects! Foundation work, masonry work, and site mobilization. Check out some photos of the progress!
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October 6, 2023
With all 6 expansion projects underway, the District is so excited to continue to get ready to host Full-Day Kindergarten beginning in August 2024.
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September 22, 2023
So much is happening in the #Build25 effort!
Dryden: Additional Classrooms & Expanded Gym
- Foundations are being installed for the gym and classroom expansion
Greenbrier: Additional Classrooms
- The construction fence will be installed next week.
- Site mobilization and construction will begin in October for the foundation.
- Major construction will not start until the Spring of 2024.
Olive-Mary Stitt: Additional Classrooms
- Building addition is underway.
- Masonry is proceeding for the new interior and exterior walls.
Patton: Additional Classrooms & New Gym
- Site preparations are underway.
- Foundations will be installed for the gym and classroom expansion in the near future.
Westgate: Additional Classrooms & New Gym
- Site preparations are underway.
- Foundations will be installed for the gym and classroom expansion in the near future.
Windsor: Additional Classrooms
- The construction fence will be installed next week.
- Site mobilization and construction will begin in October for the foundation.
- Major construction will not start until the Spring of 2024.
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September 9, 2023
#Build25's team 👷♀️👷♂️ is hard at work with capital projects, renovations, and expansions!
Capital projects, renovations, and expansions continue throughout District 25. Four of our seven elementary schools have broken ground for expansion work. These schools are Olive Mary-Stitt Elementary, Dryden Elementary, Patton Elementary, and Westgate Elementary. Windsor Elementary and Greenbrier Elementary will see expansion work begin this school year. Overall, our District will be adding 25 new classrooms to house a District-wide Full-Day-Kindergarten program. Olive Mary-Stitt is adding 4 new classrooms, Dryden is adding 4, Greenbrier is adding 2, Patton is adding 3, Westgate is adding 10, and Windsor is adding 2. Additionally, Dryden and Patton are expanding their gyms, and Westgate is building a new gym.
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We are so proud of the progress everyone has made so far, and we can't wait to see the end result!
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August 4, 2023
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July 25, 2023
We are proud of how our #Build25 projects are progressing!- The north end of Westgate is getting updated piping, lighting, ceiling, flooring, and bathrooms! Olive is the first of the six schools to break ground for the expansion project to be able to house Full Day Kindergarten beginning in August 2024.
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July 21, 2023
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July 11, 2023
Dunton
Capital Projects
- New West Parking Lot - Complete
- Restroom Galvanized Piping Replacement and Reception Renovations - Ongoing
Dryden Elementary
Kindergarten Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing and Site Mobilization - August 2023
Capital Projects
- No Intended Projects in 2023
Greenbrier Elementary
Kindergarten Addition Project
- Project Start Date Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 | TBD
Capital Projects
- Public Address System Upgrades - Ongoing
- New Corridor Door Frame Installation - Ongoing
Ivy Hill Elementary
Capital Projects
- 1st Floor Flooring Replacement - Ongoing
- New Main Entrance Door System - Ongoing
Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary
Kindergarten Addition
- Site Demolition and Excavation - Substantially complete
- New addition foundations - Ongoing
Capital Projects
- New Flooring for Stairs and Landings - Complete
Patton Elementary
Kindergarten Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing and Site Mobilization - August 2023
Capital Projects
- Exterior EIFS Stucco System Replacement - Ongoing
South Middle School
Capital Projects
- 1st Floor Flooring Replacement - Complete
- West Parking Lot Replacement - Complete
- New Cabinets and Casework in LMC - Ongoing
- New Data Room AC - Fall / Winter 2023
Thomas Middle School
Capital Projects
- New Concrete Sidewalks for Bike Storage - Ongoing
Westgate Elementary
Kindergarten Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing Installed Site Preparations - Ongoing
- Major Construction Begins - Fall 2023
Capital Projects
- Renovation of North Half of School - Ongoing
- Demolition of Finishes - Complete
Windsor Elementary
Kindergarten Addition Project
- Project Start Date Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 | TBD
- Capital Projects Exterior EIFS Stucco System Replacement - Ongoing
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July 7, 2023
Another great week of progress with casework, door frames, and flooring being installed! District 25 is working on a number of projects across the District. Every school and the District Administration Building will see a project that will improve their aging facilities. Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary is the only building in the District at this point that has expansion work underway to house District-wide Full Day Kindergarten beginning August 2024.
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June 23, 2023
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June 16, 2023
Dunton
Capital Projects
- New West Parking Lot - Intended to be complete on 6/19
- Restroom Galvanized Piping Replacement and Reception Renovations - Ongoing
Dryden Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing and Site Mobilization - August 2023
Capital Projects
- No Intended Projects in 2023
Greenbrier Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Project Start Date Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 TBD
Capital Projects
- Public Address System Upgrades - Ongoing
- New Corridor Door Frame Installation - Ongoing
Ivy Hill Elementary School
Capital Projects
- 1st Floor Flooring Replacement - Ongoing
- New Main Entrance Door System - Ongoing
Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Site Demolition and Excavation - Ongoing
Capital Projects
- New Flooring for Stairs and Landings
Patton Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing and Site Mobilization - August 2023
Capital Projects
- Exterior EIFS Stucco System Replacement - Ongoing
South Middle School
Capital Projects
- 1st Floor Flooring Replacement - Ongoing
- West Parking Lot Replacement - Ongoing
- New Cabinets and Casework in LMC - Ongoing
- New Data Room AC - Fall / Winter 2023
Thomas Middle School
Capital Projects
- New Concrete Sidewalks for Bike Storage - Starting July 2023
Westgate Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Temporary Construction Fencing Installed
- Site Preparations - Ongoing
- Major Construction Begins - Fall 2023
Capital Projects
- Renovation of North Half of School - Ongoing
- Demolition of Finishes - Ongoing
- Preparation for New
- Plumbing
- Fire Alarm
- Ceilings
- LED Lighting
- Patining
- Cabinets and Casework
- Flooring
- Restroom Finishes
- Exterior EIFS Stucco Finish System
Windsor Elementary School
K Addition Project
- Project Start Date Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 TBD
Capital Projects
- Exterior EIFS Stucco System Replacement - Ongoing
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LATEST BIG PICTURE PROGRESS
- Fall 2023 - All six expansion projects are now underway. Structure is going up at Olive-Mary Stitt for its classroom expansion, Foundational work has begun at Patton, excavation has begun at Greenbrier, the construction fence has been installed at Windsor, site preparations are underway at Westgate, and foundation work is underway at Dryden. All of the schools listed (6) will get additional classrooms, while Patton and Westgate will get a new gym and Dryden's gym will be expanded.
- Summer 2023 - District 25 is working on a number of projects across the District. Every school and the District Administration Building will see a project that will improve their aging facilities. Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary is the only building in the District at this point that has expansion work underway to house District-wide Full Day Kindergarten beginning August 2024.
- June 13, 2023 - The District 25 Board approved a motion that awarded bid packages related to the #Build25 projects. These packages will cover the scope of work at Greenbrier and Windsor related to the kindergarten additions as well as updates, repairs, and renovations (capital improvement projects) to the existing buildings listed.
- May 23, 2023 - The District 25 Board approved a motion that awarded bid packages related to the #Build25 projects. These packages will cover the scope of work at Dryden Elementary, Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary, Patton Elementary, and Westgate Elementary related to the kindergarten additions as well as updates, repairs, and renovations (capital improvement projects) to the existing buildings listed.
- May 1, 2023 - The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees approved the expansion plans for Greenbrier Elementary and Windsor Elementary at the Board meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2023.
- February 21, 2023 - The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees approved the expansion plans for Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary and Patton Elementary at the Board meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
- February 6, 2023 - The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees approved the expansion plans for Westgate Elementary and Dryden Elementary at the Board meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023.
- December 13, 2022 - Director of Facilities Management, Ryan Schulz, updated the Board of Education on the progress of the #Build25 initiative. For a PDF of the updated timeline and renderings, click here. For a more in depth look at the presentation, visit our Board of Education site: www.sd25.org/CatchUpOnMeetings.
- September 13, 2022 - Dr. Bein updated the Board of Education on the progress related to the Full Day Kindergarten programming expected to open in August 2024. This is something Dr. Bein and District 25 Administrators plan to do regularly. For a PDF of this presentation, click here.
The update covered the following topics:- Bond Sale Update
- Classroom information - Confirmed number of classrooms needed is 25
- Architectural plans - Slight changes to Olive & Westgate
- Construction Status Update
- August 23, 2022 - The Board approved the issuance of not to exceed $62 million in bonds. The reason for the initial sale of $62 million is because some investors may want discount bonds. This will result in $60 million in bond proceeds. The District projects that the remainder of the $75 million in bonds approved through the referendum will be sold in 2025 when needed.
#Build25 Timeline
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
- Board of Education to vote on contracts with architect, construction manager, engineers.
- Board of Education to review bond sale plan with bond consultant.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
- Board of Education Meeting to vote on sale of bonds.
- Board of Education Meeting to vote on approval of 3 standard building/construction related contracts.
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Fall/Winter 2022-2023
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Design ongoing, VAH approval
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Design plans brought to the Board of Education for review.
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Updates to the Board are ongoing.
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Spring 2023
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Bid documents finalized
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Dryden, Olive, Patton, and Westgate - Out to Bid
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Dryden, Olive, Patton, and Westgate - Bids opened, tabulated, and analyzed.
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Board review of Bids for Dryden, Olive, Patton, and Westgate.
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Greenbrier and Windsor - Out to Bid.
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Summer 2023
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Start Construction at Olive-Mary Stitt
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Site Preparation at Dryden, Patton, Westgate
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Fall 2023
- Start Construction at Dryden, Patton, Westgate
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November/December 2023
- Full Day Kindergarten Programming presentation to the Board of Education describing all aspects of FDK.
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January 2024
- Full Day Kindergarten Programming description is available for families registering for 2024-2025 school year.
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Spring 2024
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Start Construction at Greenbrier and Windsor
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Spring 2024 - Spring 2024
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Construction phase continues.
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Plan for schools to be closed to staff and students and community during spring break, summer, and winter breaks due to construction.
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Schools will be put on a schedule so some may be open at various times.
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Updates to the Board are ongoing.
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August 2024
- Full-Day Kindergarten Begins
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DISTRICT 25'S REFERENDUM RECAP
The District had a referendum question on the June 28, 2022 ballot asking Arlington Heights for permission to sell up to $75 million in bonds to support building additions for a full day kindergarten program beginning August 2024, as well as address capital project needs throughout District 25’s facilities for future generations of learners.
The referendum passed and the District remains committed to ensuring this project is responsibly completed on time and on budget.
The District is proud to be 1 of only 91 Districts nation-wide with a Triple A bond rating.
What will the $75 million of bond sales fund?
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FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
Build classrooms to support full day kindergarten at the neighborhood schools.
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ADDRESS AGING FACILITIES
Address long term capital projects needed to maintain our facilities for future years.
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CAPACITY AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Ensure classroom occupancy rates to allow for program flexibility and future growth.
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