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SD U-46 unveils districtwide attendance-boundary map that would close two schools, open one
Summary
School District U-46 presented a proposed attendance-boundary map intended to rebalance enrollment across 55 buildings, funded in part by the 2023 bond referendum; the plan would close two elementary schools, close two middle schools, open new facilities and shift some high-school assignments, affecting roughly 35,000 students.
A Unite U-46 staff member said the district is proposing large-scale attendance-boundary changes designed to balance enrollment and place students in newer facilities funded by the 2023 bond referendum. "Our goal is to create new attendance boundaries to provide the best opportunities for all of our students here in U-46," the presenter said.
The district said the proposal responds to aging buildings, uneven enrollment and rising maintenance costs across the district's 55 schools, and aims to give nearly 35,000 students "access to modern, safe and inspiring learning environments." The presentation described retiring some older buildings, moving students into newer schools and adjusting zones to even out capacity across the district.
Under the map shown by district staff, two elementary schools on the west side of Elgin — Lowry and Washington — would close and Illinois Park (currently an early-childhood/preschool site) would be converted into a full…
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