District 205 $168.5 Million Bond Issue Passes

ELMHURST, IL — District 205 voters have approved the $168.5 million school building bond issue. District 205 thanked the community for supporting the measure which will enhance safety and security and rebuild and renovate school buildings.

"I would like to thank all of the people who worked so hard to make this a reality that not only
addresses our long term facility issues but also provides modern, safe, high quality learning spaces for our children to learn and our employees to effectively facilitate personalized learning opportunities for all children. The outcome today reinforces the community's value on the importance of education. This is a banner day for Elmhurst that will help ensure a healthy, vibrant community for decades to come," Superintendent Dr. David Moyer said in a release.

Board President Kara Caforio added, “The Board of Education is grateful for the outpouring of support by our community for our schools. The results of the vote exhibit our community's continued commitment to providing excellent education for both current students and generations of students to come. We look forward to working with the community as the Master Facility Plan now becomes a reality for our students."

Election Results

With 58 out of 58 precincts reporting:

• Yes - 12,710
• No - 7,734

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The Board of Education will address future steps for the school district during the next regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13.

According to school board documents, the proposal would include making improvements including building and equipping two school buildings to replace the Field and Lincoln Elementary School Buildings; proving STEM facilities, adding classrooms for full-day kindergarten; and improving security, energy efficiency and technology infrastructure.

Board documents state the proposition would cost $150 per year for a $500,000 home.

The question that voters will see on the ballot is:

"Shall the Board of Education of Elmhurst Community Unit School District Number 205, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, build and equip two school buildings to replace the Field and Lincoln Elementary School Buildings; build and equip additions to and alter, repair and equip existing buildings, including but not limited to improving security, providing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) facilities, improving energy-efficiency and technology infrastructure and adding classrooms for full-day kindergarten; improve sites; acquire, improve and equip a building for educational purposes and acquire the site thereof and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $168,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?"

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