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Homewood SD 153 holds public hearing on proposed $8 million life‑safety bond for James Hart

6438867 · October 15, 2025
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The Board of Education held a public hearing on Oct. 14 on a proposal to sell $8 million in life‑safety bonds to fund a new roof and HVAC work at James Hart; board members were told the sale can be structured to avoid increasing the tax debt portion of property bills and will require Illinois State Board approval before bonds can be sold.

The Board of Education of Homewood School District 153 held a public hearing Oct. 14 on a proposal to sell $8,000,000 in life‑safety bonds to address roof and mechanical needs at James Hart Elementary.

The board conducted the hearing after Dr. Eric Tranberger, the district’s chief school business official, described results from Studio GC’s life‑safety survey and said the firm is entering those findings into the Illinois State Board’s system. Tranberger said the district…

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