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Board approves Wesley HVAC project, hazardous crossings list and authorizes exploration of Old Mill School sale
Summary
The board authorized a fourth-year HVAC replacement at Wesley School, approved the district’s hazardous-crossings list as defined by IDOT, and voted to explore options to sell Old Mill School and surrounding land after receiving an independent appraisal.
The Addison SD 4 Board of Education on July 16 approved several facilities and property items recommended by administration.
Wesley HVAC: With input from the Buildings & Grounds committee, the board approved contracts for the 2026 summer HVAC work at Wesley School. Administration described this as the fourth year in a multi‑year plan to replace elementary-school HVAC systems; the motion passed by unanimous roll call.
Hazardous crossings: The board approved the district’s hazardous-crossings list for the 2025–26 school year, which identifies locations the Illinois Department of Transportation classifies as serious safety hazards (for example, high-speed roads without sidewalks, dangerous intersections, or active railroad tracks). Administration clarified the IDOT list is controlled by IDOT and does not change frequently; residents or the district can request IDOT review of specific crossings and the district may add crossing guards internally where needed. Board members asked that the district publish a map or notice identifying where crossing guards are deployed.
Old Mill School sale exploration: The board authorized administration to explore options to sell Old Mill School (848 N. Mill Rd.) and surrounding land. The district completed an independent appraisal and leases to the DuPage Regional Office of Education ended June 30. Administration recommended studying sale options — through district procurement, commercial real-estate listing, auction or other means — and return with recommendations within one or two months. The motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Approving the Wesley HVAC contract continues a planned capital program that touches building comfort and safety; hazardous-crossing designations affect student walking safety and may require crossing guards or infrastructure requests; exploring sale of surplus property can produce revenue or reduce maintenance costs but may require community input.
Provenance: Wesley HVAC topic introduced at 00:48:12 and closed with roll call; hazardous crossings introduced at 00:40:34; Old Mill School sale discussed beginning 00:48:20 and authorized later in the meeting.
Sources: Missus Morgazi; Buildings & Grounds committee report; formal board roll-call votes.
