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Norris School District 160 officials unveil $34.8 million bond package to address HVAC, safety and parking

Norris School District 160 · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Derek Joel and staff outlined a $34,800,000 bond on the May 12 ballot that would replace high-school HVAC and controls, add parking and secured entrances, and fund ADA and other facility upgrades; the district presented a 12–18 month design timeline and sample tax impacts.

Superintendent Derek Joel of Norris School District 160 told a packed town-hall meeting that the district is asking voters to consider a $34,800,000 bond proposal on the May 12 ballot to finance building repairs and upgrades across campus. "This is our last stop for town hall meeting" before the vote, Joel said, adding that the package is intended to address safety, HVAC replacement, accessibility and parking.

The bond proposal, presented by Joel and Assistant Superintendent Sean Malloy, responds to a facility needs assessment completed by a contractor named in the transcript as "Veil." Malloy walked attendees through architectural drawings and highlighted priorities the assessment identified: full replacement of…

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