Renew D102 Information Archive
Community Approves D102 Bond Referendum
La Grange School District 102 voters approved the district’s facilities improvement proposal on the April 2, 2025 ballot. According to unofficial results, 67.55% of voters supported the measure, which required a simple majority to pass.
The proposal is the result of RenewD102, a community engagement and planning effort launched in early 2025 to develop a long-range facility master plan. This work built on the foundation of Vision 2030, a strategic plan shaped by parents, staff, and residents to guide the future of education in the district.
“This result reflects the values of a community that cares deeply about education,” said Dr. Chris Covino, Superintendent of La Grange D102. “We are grateful to everyone who helped shape this plan from the ground up and those who voted to move it forward.”
The proposal will address infrastructure needs in aging school buildings, improve safety and accessibility, update classroom spaces, and expand learning environments for STEM instruction.
While the planning process began earlier this year, this vote marks the start of a new phase. Work will unfold over the next several years, and we will continue to be diligent stewards of community resources throughout. Just as community input shaped the RenewD102 plan, we will continue to engage families, staff, and residents—gathering feedback, sharing updates, and working together to bring this vision to life.
The RenewD102 Plan For The Future Of Our Schools
Maintain and Upgrade Infrastructure
Continue to maintain and update building infrastructure and systems including roofs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, brickwork and concrete.
$20 million to accelerate completion of needs identified in facility assessment.
Remaining facility assessment needs are addressed through the district's budget over the next ten years.
Ensure Safe and Secure Schools
Update safety and security infrastructure and systems to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
Install secure doors and locks districtwide
Install integrated security messaging systems districtwide
Create a new Forest Road secure entrance.
Improve Accessibility for All Students
Update indoor and outdoor spaces to improve accessibility for all students.
Add elevators to Cossitt & Ogden
Update playgrounds and surfaces at Barnsdale, Congress Park, Ogden, Forest Road
Update Cossitt playground surface (equipment replaced in 2017)
Optimize Facilities To Reduce Overcrowding and Expand Opportunities
Optimize existing and new spaces to reduce overcrowding and provide room for academic and extracurricular opportunities to best meet the needs of students now and in the future.
Create STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms at every elementary school
Develop A 6th Through 8th Grade Middle School
Shift Park to a 6th - 8th grade middle school to better support students academically, socially, and emotionally while opening up much-needed space in all elementary schools.
Renovate and add new classrooms to support middle school grade level teaming
Renovate and add new science labs
Renovate cafeteria
Create updated secure entry
Renovate locker rooms and bathrooms
Create Flexible, Modern and Adaptable Learning Environments in All Schools
Modernize existing classrooms and build new classrooms to create spaces that support current and future learning needs, with the flexibility to adapt to different student learning styles and needs while seamlessly integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities.
New Construction
Build new Forest Road cafeteria.
Build new Cossitt gym.
Build four new Barnsdale classrooms to meet growing demand for early childhood programs.
Build additional classrooms at Park to support middle school grade level teaming
Renovations
Create STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classrooms at every elementary school
Update Barnsdale, Cossitt, Congress Park, Ogden and Forest Road bathrooms
Expand Congress Park cafeteria
Update Forest Road music room
Move District administration to Barnsdale to provide room for 6th grade at Park
Complete all needed early childhood and elementary classroom updates
INVESTMENT
Total Cost: $81,733,550
$400,000 Home
Per Year $418.00
Per Month $34.83
Per Week $8.04
Per Day $1.15
$500,000 Home
Per Year $532.00
Per Month $44.33
Per Week $10.23
Per Day $1.46
$600,000 Home
Per Year $646.00
Per Month $53.83
Per Week $12.42
Per Day $1.77
Estimates as of 12/4/24
Building Tours Info
Click the links below to view the handouts provided at each building tour. Each document includes additional information on the needs of the individual school.
Community Workshop #1 - Oct. 15
Community Workshop #2 - Oct. 29