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District 25 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 in time and under budget.
The intention of this page is to update you, our community, on the progress of this referendum.
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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LATEST PROGRESS
- March 6, 2023 - The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees approved the extension plans for Greenbrier Elementary and Windsor Elementary at the Board meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023.
- February 21, 2023 - The Village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees approved the extension 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 extension 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
- Design, approval, permit, and bidding phases occur.
- Contracts and costs, as well as design plans, will be brought to the Board of Education for approval.
- Updates to the Board are ongoing.
- Full-Day Kindergarten program design begins.
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Spring 2023
- Begin construction of kindergarten classrooms.
- Plan for schools to be closed to staff and students and community during spring break, summer, and winter breaks due to construction.
- Contracts and costs brought to the Board of Education for approval.
- Updates to the Board are ongoing.
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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 - August 2024
- Construction phase continues.
- Plan for schools to be closed to staff and students and community during spring break, summer, and winter breaks due to construction.
- Schools will be put on a schedule so some may be open at various times.
- Updates to the Board are ongoing.
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August 2024
- Full Day Kindergarten Begins
