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District working through ISBE review of life‑safety bond application; roof diagrams and utility mapping revised
Summary
Staff told the board the district received initial review comments from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) on its life‑safety bond application and is revising roof diagrams and utility mappings before resubmission; staff also noted Nippersink boiler and roof work among planned summer projects.
District staff reported that the district’s ISBE life‑safety bond application has reached the state and initial comments have arrived requiring clarified documentation.
Facilities/Project Manager (S8) said the district "did receive some initial comments, so it has made it to the state," and staff are addressing review notes such as revised roof diagrams and providing accurate utility line locations. S8 said staff connected with a state reviewer to confirm expectations and will resubmit attachments in the required format.
The superintendent and facilities staff also noted planned facility work this summer, including window replacements and roof replacement needs; the superintendent observed small‑section approaches to seal coating to stay below bid thresholds when possible. Staff reminded the board that some life‑safety approvals are a process with the state and timelines can vary.
No final approval was announced; staff said they will continue to revise materials and keep the board informed and that public outreach (newsletters and fall meetings) will include information about the program and facility plans.
