In-Person Early Voting Begins Today

District 204’s bond referendum—which would fund $420 million of districtwide safety and facility improvements without a tax rate increase—appears near the end of the ballot. View ballot language and sample ballots at ipsd.org/saferstronger204.

All 33 District schools would benefit from the improvements.

• Security upgrades at all 33 schools would be addressed first, including the addition of secure-entry vestibules, access controls, intrusion detection systems, lockdown-safe doors, and surveillance equipment.
  
  
• Districtwide infrastructure improvements include roofing, HVAC/air quality, window replacement, energy-efficient systems, electrical, technology upgrades, plumbing, exterior wall repairs, and parking/sidewalk enhancements.
  
  
• Renovation of schools to provide quality learning spaces districtwide include the comprehensive renovation of Waubonsie Valley High School, Hill Middle School, and Gregory Middle School; reconfiguring Neuqua Valley High School to reintegrate freshmen; and expanding elementary school space on the north side of the District.
  
  
• Operational efficiency improvements include repurposing the Birkett Freshman Center and closing and selling the underutilized Wheatland and Indian Plains building.

To learn more about the District’s referendum, go to ipsd.org/saferstronger204.