The Board of Education heard a comprehensive proposal surrounding an administration recommendation referred to as Moving 15 Forward (formerly Beyond Just Boundaries). This proposal is holistic in nature and designed to address long-standing educational and facility needs. It includes updates to educational offerings and the programs and services that benefit all students in our District.

We believe this comprehensive initiative will provide equitable access to programs for all students and help us become a more desirable school district.

The presentation outlines the three critical areas of improvement that make up the Moving 15 Forward Plan. 

This work is critical to our continuous improvement efforts.

Moving 15 Forward is a community-driven plan focused on addressing District 15’s highest priority educational and school facility needs. The plan is a game changer for every student, school, and community we serve.

Anticipated benefits of the Moving 15 Forward plan include:

 Making District 15 schools healthier, safer, and more secure

 Extending the useful life of existing school buildings

 Reducing costly emergency repairs

 Improving accessibility

 Enhancing energy efficiency

 Updating classrooms, science labs, and libraries

 Offering full-day kindergarten and creating middle schools

 
 Reducing overcrowding Protecting property values

Total Estimated Cost = $186 Million

The District has listened and worked hard to develop a community-driven funding proposal that benefits EVERY District 15 school and student.

Half of project costs funded with "non-referendum" dollars:

• District funds would address $93 million of improvements, half of the total project cost
  
  
• Downsized referendum proposal would fund $93 million improvements
  
  
• Estimated tax impact reduced to $11.50/month for a home with $300,000 fair market value

Proposed referendum is 28% smaller than the unsuccessful 2016 referendum

• 50% Referendum Funding
  
  
• 50% District 15 Funds