Why Vote Yes
$0 Tax Rate Increase
New bonds replace expiring debt.
Accessibility for All
ADA improvements at both high schools.
Safer Schools
Modern security, emergency communication, and life-safety improvements.
Career-Ready Students
Modernized Career & Technical Education (CTE) spaces.
Replace End-of-Life Infrastructure
New roofing, plumbing, electrical & mechanical/HVAC systems.
Protect Property Values
Strong schools strengthen communities.
What the Plan Provides…
Both schools face many of the same facility challenges. The referendum would fund similar improvements at each campus, including:
Safety & security enhancements
Mandated life-safety improvements
ADA accessibility updates
Critical infrastructure improvements
Career & Technical Education classroom updates
Performing arts & athletics space improvements
How This is Possible Without a Net Tax Rate Increase…
District 88's last referendum was approved nearly 20 years ago. As those bonds are paid off, the District can issue new bonds to fund improvements without increasing the net tax rate.
Simply Put...
Old debt paid off
New bonds fund improvements
Resulting tax rate stays the same
Why Now…
Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools are 60 & 67 years old. Facility assessments found critical needs that routine maintenance alone can no longer address. Key challenges include:
Outdated safety & security systems
Aging infrastructure
Required life-safety improvements
Limited ADA accessibility
Outdated Career & Technical Education spaces
Aging performing arts and athletic spaces, often used by the community
How Students & the Community Benefit…
$0 net tax rate increase
Industry-standard career-training spaces
Safer, more secure schools
Reliable, energy-efficient facilities
Better ADA accessibility
Stronger teacher recruitment and retention
Protecting existing facilities
Protecting property values
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