In the upcoming April 1st election, we can give our kids the same quality educational opportunities available to students in neighboring districts by voting yes on the referendum!
We must vote yes because the State of Illinois has created an unfunded mandate that requires school districts to implement full-day kindergarten by 2027. Our district, Prospect Heights School District 23, doesn’t currently have the space, staff, or funding to meet this unfunded mandate, which puts the quality education we expect at risk.
This new, more affordable $19.3 million plan will appear on our ballots in the April 1st election, with a reduced annual tax impact of $349 for the average home. If successful, the referendum would build a 21,050 square foot addition at Eisenhower School to:
Fulfill the State’s Mandate for Full-Day Kindergarten
The State of Illinois has put the quality education we expect at risk by creating an unfunded mandate requiring school districts to implement full-day kindergarten by 2027. Our district doesn’t currently have the space, staff, or funding to meet this unfunded mandate.
Ensure Safe Schools for Our Kids
Nothing is more important than keeping our kids safe when they are in school. To increase safety and security in our schools, we need to vote yes. Several safety and security concerns have been identified at Eisenhower School, where our littlest learners attend school.
Provide Adequate Spaces for Instruction and Student Support
Our District 23 community prides itself on having schools that engage all students in experiences that inspire each to grow as learners, individuals, and community members. Voting yes would address these challenges.
Campaign season is underway! You can Vote Yes to Meet the State's Mandate and Improve Safety in Prospect Heights D23 YES for safer & healthier Schools!
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