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Waukegan school board approves sale of Welcome Center building at 742 W. Greenwood for minimum $900,000
Summary
After months of repurposing district services, the Waukegan Board of Education voted to declare the Welcome Center property surplus and authorize a sealed-bid sale with a $900,000 minimum, prompting debate about maintenance costs, relocation of services and long-term space planning.
The Waukegan Board of Education on a 6-1 vote approved a resolution declaring the Welcome Center at 742 West Greenwood Avenue surplus and authorizing sale by sealed bid with a minimum price of $900,000. The resolution was moved by board member Riddle and seconded by board member Fabian; President Rodriguez cast the deciding yes vote after roll call. Board discussion focused on where ongoing welcome-center services would operate, the cost of holding unused property and anticipated capital needs if the district kept the building. Administrator Moulton presented the recommendation, saying the district had already relocated student registration, bilingual and…
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