Summer 2023 construction updates 

• Phase 1 construction was in full swing at Thomas Jefferson, Plum Grove Junior High, and Walter R. Sundling from spring break throughout the summer. 

• An additional five libraries have been completed at Central Road, Conyers Learning Academy, Kimball Hill, Hunting Ridge, and Marion Jordan. Work included new carpeting, lighting, fresh paint, flexible furniture, and in a few libraries, the removal of outdated computer labs to increase space within libraries. 

• A number of paving projects took place this summer – Virginia Lake’s new bus lane, Pleasant Hill’s front lot on Illinois, and Kimball Hill’s south lot were paved.

• The Gymnasium and Multi-Purpose Room lighting at Pleasant Hill, Carl Sandburg Junior High, and Hunting Ridge were updated. 

• Willow Bend’s art room was enclosed.

• Lighting and new ceiling tiles were installed at Gray M. Sanborn and Willow Bend.

• Carl Sandburg Junior High’s hallway flooring and lighting were completed. Work on repairing their track is also underway. 

• All schools received new 360 exterior cameras as well as some additional cameras in shared spaces within the school.

At the August 8, 2023 Board of Education meeting, District 15 held a Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education to sell not to exceed $40,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds for the purpose of increasing the District's Working Cash Fund and not to exceed $40,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) for the purpose of altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and facilities, constructing building additions and improving school sites.