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Deerfield SD 109 board hears referendum feedback, accepts audit and approves levy and related resolutions
Summary
At its Nov. 20 meeting, the Deerfield SD 109 board reviewed community outreach and survey results for a possible 'Redefine 109' referendum, set a December timeline for a ballot decision, accepted a clean FY25 audit, and approved several levy-related resolutions and motions including rescinding a prior withdrawal notice to True North Educational Cooperative.
The Deerfield School District 109 Board of Education on Nov. 20 reviewed community outreach and survey feedback on a proposed facility-and-capital referendum ("Redefine 109") and took a series of fiscal actions, including accepting the district's FY25 audit and approving levy-related resolutions by roll-call votes.
Administration summarized outreach efforts for Redefine 109: multiple in-person information sessions across September and October, a virtual session with about 70 live participants and 148 subsequent views, three mailings and a survey distributed to approximately 7,900 registered-voter households, and targeted meetings with stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce and area realtors. Board members reported common public questions about tax impact, construction phasing, timeline to village and zoning approvals, whether the proposal is final, and whether costs could be phased or reduced. The district said the online poll…
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