The district says bonds will be used for repairs to its 22 buildings. (photo credit / CUSD 308)
Voters approved Community Unit School District 308’s bond referendum on Tuesday with over 60% approval.
In Kendall County, the bond question passed with 64.06% of the vote (or 15,281 votes). In Will County, the bond question passed with 67.31% of the vote (or 3,212 votes). In Kane County, the bond question passed with 163 out of 219 votes.
In a statement on Tuesday night, CUSD 308 said it was “grateful to the community for approving the district’s $317 million bond referendum.”
“Thank you, Oswego, Montgomery, Aurora, Plainfield, Joliet, and Yorkville,” said Superintendent Dr. Andalib Khelghati in the statement. “It means a lot knowing we are now able to refresh our spaces with new flooring, prevent further water damage in classrooms, and most importantly, make sure we have the technology needed to ensure our students and staff remain safe.”
Some of the bond referendum will be used to create safer entryways. (photo credit / CUSD 308)
The district says some projects include the installation of secure entryways, infrastructure repairs to roofing, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, science lab improvements, cafeteria and gym expansions, and energy efficient improvements.
The district ensures the public that the bond funds cannot be used for costs like salaries, benefits, or daily operating costs.
Proposed updates can be found at sd308.org/update308.
