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Lincoln Way outlines $3.5M+ in near-term projects and $30–36M HVAC plan
Summary
Superintendent's report referenced a DLA estimate totaling more than $3.5 million for immediate projects (parking, roofs, track and bleachers) and a longer-term life-safety HVAC plan estimated at $30–$36 million; staff said they will go out to bid and return with cost recommendations.
In the superintendent's district report on Oct. 17, administration told the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 board that recommended near-term capital work outlined in a DLA letter would total more than $3.5 million, and that a longer-term life-safety HVAC program could total $30 million to $36 million.
"If we're at the low price point on some of their price thresholds, we'll be close to that $3,500,000," the superintendent said while describing recommended projects that include a large parking-lot replacement at Lincoln Way East, additional concrete at the transportation center to Schoolhouse Road, and a field-house roof replacement at Lincoln Way Central estimated at roughly $1,000,000.
Staff described proposed work across the three high schools: replacing the existing home bleachers and press box at the Central football stadium to add handrails and ADA-compliant elements; sanding and repainting the gymnastics ceiling at East; and removing and replacing the indoor track surface at West. Administration said the Central roof is the district's "last major roof" needing attention and noted the track at West uses a rolled material that will likely require full replacement rather than resealing.
On HVAC, staff said they are developing a life-safety upgrade plan that could range from $30 million to $36 million and that options include using the district's planned $3.5 million annual capital allocations or pursuing bond funding, subject to direction from the Illinois State Board of Education. Staff said they will go out to bid on the near-term items and return to the board with bid results and recommendations; if bids exceed projected budgets, some items will be deferred to future summers.
No formal capital approvals were taken at the Oct. 17 meeting; staff signaled next steps will include bidding, cost-review and subsequent board votes if projects are to proceed.
