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Evergreen Park district eyes March 2026 referendum to fund new middle school, elementary repairs
Summary
Dr. Jenna Woodland, superintendent of Evergreen Park School District 124, said the district is considering a March 2026 referendum to pay for a new middle school and improvements at elementary schools, citing an aging middle school and long-term use of mobile classrooms.
Dr. Jenna Woodland, superintendent of Evergreen Park School District 124, said the district is considering a March 2026 referendum to fund construction of a new middle school and make improvements at the district's elementary schools.
Woodland told the meeting that the middle school is “nearly a 100 years old” and that elementary schools have relied on mobile classrooms for nearly 25 years. She described widespread facilities needs as the reason the district is exploring a ballot measure in March 2026.
The superintendent did not provide a final ballot question, cost estimate or a formal schedule for voter approval. Woodland urged listeners to visit the district website for more information about the facilities needs and the potential referendum.
The statement represented an informational update rather than a formal board action; no motion, vote or adoption of a referendum plan was recorded in the provided transcript. The district indicated only that it is considering placing a measure on the March 2026 ballot and provided no details on funding mechanisms, project scope, or estimated tax impact.
Next steps and any formal decisions will depend on future board meetings and any required public notices or legal steps the board must take before placing a question before voters. The district said more information will be posted on its website as planning continues.
