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Updates and Renovations

Updates/Renovations

Meadowbrook School
Replacement = $56 million

Studies show that it is more cost-effective to replace, rather than repair, Meadowbrook Elementary School. Renovation and repair of that school costs 64% of the price of new construction. New construction results in a school with minimal maintenance and repairs for years to come.   

The two-story building would be constructed behind the existing building. With the construction site enclosed for safety, the old school would operate during construction, allowing children to stay with their school community. If funding is approved, the concept would be developed into a detailed design with input from students, staff and community.

Plans for a new gymnasium will move forward regardless of referendum outcome. It would be attached to the rear of the existing building.

Northbrook Junior High
Opened in 1959
Major Proposed Projects = $20.6 million

  • Renovate front entrance and office area to improve security and accessibility. 
  • Renovate front lobby area to create a two-story open area hub that connects the front and back wings of the building.
  • Renovate the exterior facade and bring in more natural light with possible floor-to-ceiling windows in the library, which is situated above the entrance.
  • Build an addition with larger cafeteria and flexible performance space, a larger kitchen and commons area.
  • Update fire alarm system and sprinkler system.
  • Renovate existing bathrooms for ADA compliance.
  • Renovate existing cafeteria into a three classrooms.

Greenbriar School
Opened in 1949
Major Proposed Projects = $20.3 million

  • Build a new classroom wing addition behind the gymnasium to replace the 75-year-old classroom wing along Greenbriar Lane.
  • Build a new cafeteria/flexible auditorium, stage and commons area where the old classroom wing is located.
  • Renovate existing multipurpose room/cafeteria and adjacent classrooms into a STEM lab, music and art classrooms.
  • Improve entrance security.
  • Update fire alarm, sprinkler and P.A. systems.
  • Renovate existing bathrooms throughout the building for ADA compliance. 
  • Add bathrooms in the east wing.
  • Update  playgrounds and improve accessibility.
  • Add parking north and east of the building.
  • Remodel corridors to update lockers, carpet and create break-out learning spaces.

Westmoor School
Opened in 1966
Major Proposed Projects=$13.7 million

  • Add a cafeteria with flexible performance space.
  • Improve entrance security.
  • Update fire alarm, sprinkler, and P.A. systems.
  • Renovate existing bathrooms throughout the building for ADA compliance. 
  • Replace obsolete HVAC units.
  • Remodel existing multipurpose room to classrooms and new ADA-compliant bathrooms.
  • Replace old playground equipment and improve accessibility.

Owner Costs &Contingencies = $4 million

Total cost = $115 million

Funding sources

$94.9 million Bond Issue

If approved by referendum, the bond issue would cost the owner of a home valued at $500,000 an estimated $630 per year, or $1.73 per day.

$20 million District Operating Funds 

Existing funding sources would provide expenditures out of operating funds.

Total cost = $115 million