'A New Central Middle School Is A Fiscally Responsible Step Forward For Our Community'

EVERGREEN PARK, IL—My husband is a lifelong resident of Evergreen Park, and 28 years ago, we chose to move to EP and raise our family. We also intend on staying right where we are at in our quickly approaching retirement years. We are proudly invested in our community.

My three children, as well as several nieces and nephews, received an excellent education while attending Evergreen Park ESD 124 schools.

I want to say thank you to the residents that were here before us for the opportunities my family members were provided through their tax dollars and commitment to our community.

I am here to say thank you to Dr. Woodland, her administrative team, and the school board for having the vision and commitment of taking on the task and challenge of continuing to provide many educational opportunities for our current and future students of Evergreen Park.

I am voting yes on the school referendum to rebuild a modern, safe, and efficient Central Middle School.

It is a direct investment in our children's future and our entire community.

Patching up an outdated, aging infrastructure—like decades-old HVAC, electrical systems and leaking roofs—will no longer sustain us. It is a costly short-term fix that drains our resources and ends up costing the community more. Building a new facility provides our students and teachers with the safe, well equipped spaces they need and deserve.

Research shows that strong public schools drive long-term community growth and stable property values. It’s a fiscally responsible step forward for the future of Evergreen Park.

It’s a fiscally responsible step forward for the future of Evergreen Park.

Please vote YES on November 3rd to keep moving our community forward.

Early voting is also available at the Oak Lawn Public Library.

Mary Zofkie