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District 211 board approves proposed 2024 levy after debate; routine business and contracts also approved
Summary
After extended debate over whether to fund capital improvements with reserves or debt, the Township HSD 211 board approved a proposed 2024 levy of $275,822,000 by a 6–1 roll call. The board also approved consent items, posting of school report cards, curriculum recommendations, auditorium improvement bids at Conant High School, a multi‑year contract with Justin's Inc., personnel retirement and employee insurance reimbursements.
The Township HSD 211 Board of Education approved a set of fiscal and operational measures at its meeting, most notably a proposed 2024 levy and several routine contract and personnel actions.
Unfinished business included a resolution setting $275,822,000 as the proposed 2024 levy and directing publication of a notice of public hearing for Dec. 12, 2024. Board debate centered on whether the district should continue to fund capital improvements from cash reserves or shift to issuing debt. One board member urged maintaining a 33% cash reserve floor and cited $17,000,000 in prior land‑sale proceeds used to bolster reserves; he said he would vote to…
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