In his Superintendent's Report at the Jan. 27 District 28 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Pearson shared an update on the district's $94.9 million Build 28 construction initiative, made possible by the community's support last spring.

Construction on the new Meadowbrook gymnasium, which began at the start of the school year, is on track for completion this spring. Click here to check out a time-lapse video of construction inside! In addition, the district has gone out to bid for the new Meadowbrook school in February, with construction anticipated to begin once the new gymnasium is completed. When a school district bids out a project, it formally invites qualified contractors to submit proposals. These bids typically include costs, timelines, and project plans. The district will review the bids and select the most competitive and responsible contractor, which will be shared at next month's Board meeting.

The district is also in the final phases of design for Greenbriar and Westmoor, which will go to bid this spring. Major construction at each building is anticipated to begin this summer. Northbrook Junior High is expected to go to bid in the fall. By staggering the bid process, the district anticipates maximizing the amount of work that can be completed at all schools.

Build 28 Projected Construction Timeline

• March 2026: Meadowbrook gymnasium completed & construction of the new Meadowbrook School begins
• June 2026: Westmoor & Greenbriar construction begins
• Nov. 2026 - March 2027: NBJH construction begins
• Feb. - April 2027: Westmoor & Greenbriar Phase 1 construction completed
• August 2027: New Meadowbrook School completed
• February 2028: Greenbriar Phase 2 completed
• August 2028: NBJH construction completed