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Barrington 220 board approves $29.5 million in Transform 220 bids and outlines summer construction
Summary
The Barrington CUSD 220 Board approved roughly $29.49 million in Transform 220 construction bids, confirmed a June 1 construction kickoff and a May 20 community-auditorium groundbreaking, and described summer work that will change traffic, parking and building access at the high school.
The Barrington CUSD 220 Board on a roll-call vote approved a package of Transform 220 construction bids totaling $29,489,459 and heard a detailed pre-construction briefing about summer works and traffic changes at the high school.
District staff told the board that the majority of bid packages returned within the budgeted estimate and the $29.49 million awarded is within the approved program. "We are going to deliver this as best as we can at or under budget," said the district superintendent, emphasizing that staff would make minor scope adjustments if necessary to avoid overrun. The board was told three trade packages will be rebid this summer to secure more favorable pricing, and staff said those scope changes will not affect instructional spaces.
Construction is scheduled to begin June 1 with fencing and site work. The district described specific summer projects including a windows-and-doors package and targeted flooring and casework work in science and fine-arts classrooms. Officials also confirmed a community-auditorium groundbreaking ceremony is set for May 20 at 1 p.m. and noted that some parking and pedestrian routes at the high school will be temporarily reconfigured to create construction laydown and maintain safe circulation.
Facilities staff walked the board through temporary wayfinding plans: the current Main Street entrance will be used for construction access during some phases, ADA parking will be shifted toward the stadium area, and visitors and staff will be directed to Heart Road lots. The district said it will update the community via its Bronco Blast communications and signage and add crossing guards and personnel during the first weeks of school to manage the new traffic patterns.
District leaders outlined potential donor-funded fine-arts enhancements tied to the auditorium project — items such as scenic projection, upgraded seating, acoustical curtains and remote-broadcast capability — and said the Fine Arts Boosters and the Horseshoe Club are coordinating a targeted campaign in spring–fall 2026 for those optional enhancements.
What’s next: staff will rebid the three trade packages this summer, bring the results back to the board in early fall and begin the visible site work this June. The board approved the bids on the record by roll call.
