D155 Talks of Construction Projects

A press release from Crystal Lake High School District 155:

Taxpayers Get Inside Look at D155 Construction Projects

D155 summer construction projects are underway at all four high schools as a part of the 2018 Capital Improvements Project. District officials will publish and share weekly video updates from each school to give taxpayers an inside look at the progress throughout the summer.

The Board of Education approved $13,973,365 in capital projects for necessary maintenance and upkeep of the district’s schools.

Renovations include

    • water lines,
    • roofs,
    • track resurfacing,
    • parking lots,
    • clock intercom systems,
    • door replacements,
    • tennis courts and air conditioning for the cafeteria and kitchen at Crystal Lake Central.

“We want to be transparent with taxpayers and we certainly understand $14 million in improvements is significant.

“It’s important for our community to see the changes we’re making that benefit our students and community,” said Steve Olson, superintendent.

The district will publish weekly video updates on the district’s website, www.d155.org and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, search @CHSD155.

The updates will cover visible projects like the tennis courts replacement at Central and Prairie Ridge and the relocation of Haber Oaks, and also give community members the opportunity to see small improvements, like the water line replacement at Cary-Grove.

“D155 is dedicated to serving the community and keeping our community informed, and we appreciate our taxpayer’s feedback when we share construction project updates,” said Olson.

VIDEOS INCLUDED:

Central Track Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6n583qBOQ

 


Comments

D155 Talks of Construction Projects — 7 Comments

  1. So instead of closing Central HS let’s put millions into it and watch the enrollment continue to decline

  2. Educator Olson.

    When money goes down the drain in the Northern Hemisphere, does it pull to the right or left? Never can remember that earth rotation effect thing.

  3. I watched the Haber Oaks video referenced above and it features Jeff Daurer, the former Director of Operations for D155.

    Given that he resigned effective 2/1/18, I am wondering why he is actively involved in current construction activity at the district.

  4. “Life&Safety” bonds are outside statutory debt limits (13.8% of EAV) so Woodstock D200 school boards borrow as much as possible at every opportunity under this exemption.

    Taxpayers in other school taxing districts might want to bone up on the other creative accounting techniques employed to obtain more public money in circumvention of the spirit (and sometimes the letter) of the law which is in place to protect taxpayers from overzealous public spending.

    (In Woodstock D200’s case, over $2 million now, and at LEAST $2 million 7 years ago, was for ‘Life&Safety’ spending on a building (Clay Academy) which D200 Superintendent has declared to be worth zero.
    Clay Academy serves 85% out-of-district tuition students who pay NOTHING for:

    1. Exterior maintenance (over $2 million annually for 12 schools)

    2. OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) for staff hired exclusively to educate NON-D200 students.

    3. Liability for employees and special ed students from other districts suing D200.

    4. BUILDING LIFE&SAFETY SPENDING Known to be at least $4 million in this 8 year period…Facility Review Committee was promised the figures from 7 years ago but never received them.)

    5. Liability for unfunded State guaranteed pensions for (More than 20) employees who are there ONLY to teach 85% out-of-district enrollment.

  5. 6. a share of Admin and ancillary medical staff who devote billable hours for the sole exclusive benefit of NON-D200 students.

  6. The false idols of our times: way overspending and ineffective schools…they even make townships look good!

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