District 28 Seeking Public Input On Aging Schools In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — With each of its schools aged between 58 and 75 years old, officials from Northbrook District 28 are seeking input from residents regarding the future of Greenbriar School, Meadowbrook School, Westmoor School and Northbrook Junior High School.

In January, potential building improvements, adding up to a total of $80 million,were proposed at the four schools as part of a 10-year facilities master plan. The recommendations were made by DLA Architects at a board of education meeting.

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Officials said the improvements would address the areas of accessibility, life safety, operation and maintenance, and capital improvements, with the proposed money spread out as follows:

• $21 million at Greenbriar School (built in 1948)
• $23 million at Meadowbrook School (built in 1954)
• $15 million at Westmoor School (built in 1965)
• $21 million at Northbrook Junior High (built in 1959)

According to the district at the time, the 528-page plan was compiled with input from specialists in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems; civil engineering; demographics; roofing; and building security. Input was collected from parents, students and staff last spring through focus groups on learning environments and priorities for improvements.

This fall, the district launched Building Tomorrow Together, an initiative intended to help plan for the future of D28 school. Two community workshops are planned in the coming weeks — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14; and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in the Northbrook Junior High School Large Gym, 1475 Maple Ave.

According to the district, community members will learn about D28's educational programs, facilities and finances and participate in interactive work activities to help identify the community's priorities for the future of its schools.

Results from Building Tomorrow Together community engagement will be included in recommendations presented to the Board of Education in December.

For more information, visit Northbrook28.net/BTTD28.