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District outlines Perry Elementary’s physical constraints and multi‑million dollar repair options
Summary
Belvidere CUSD 100 staff described Perry Elementary’s age, accessibility needs and estimated repair costs (Phase One ~$6.8M with a possible additional $7–9M) and said design work is scheduled for July 2026; the board signaled it is considering closure amid capacity and demographic projections.
At the start of an April 6 public hearing Belvidere CUSD 100 staff summarized the district’s facilities master plan and the work included in Phase One, and laid out figures for Perry Elementary’s repair needs.
Dr. Shug said the district began a long‑range facilities planning process in 2022 to assess building conditions, enrollment trends and program needs, and that Phase One — approved by the board in September 2024 — focuses on urgent safety, security, roofs, HVAC and accessibility upgrades. He said…
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