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CCSD 168 board hears Studio GC pitch after choosing the firm from six RFPs
Summary
The board heard Studio GC—9s presentation after the district advanced the firm from six proposals; the firm outlined a dashboard-driven five-year capital plan, case studies, and health/life/safety code approach; the firm said it had not yet inspected the Saint James property.
The Community Consolidated School District 168 board heard a presentation from Studio GC after the district forwarded the firm from six responses to a March request for proposals.
A representative of Studio GC described the firm—9s K-12 experience, highlighted a project dashboard aligned to a five-year capital-improvement plan, and described prior work renovating STEM classrooms, libraries and community-performing arts centers. The presenter said the firm emphasizes placing senior staff close to clients and tailoring designs to each district's goals.
The presentation emphasized health, life and safety compliance and noted the firm—9s experience with Illinois code and health/life/safety amendment preparation for other districts. Studio GC also described a dashboard that itemizes work by building and category, which the firm said helps districts sequence investments and track health/life/safety obligations.
During questions, a board member asked whether the state treats the Saint James property differently because it formerly was a church; Studio GC explained how alteration levels and applicable codes determine required upgrades and said the firm had not yet been inside that building but has experience assessing repurposed properties.
Why it matters: selecting an architect affects future capital projects, code compliance and how the district sequences limited capital funds. Studio GC—9s dashboard and master-planning approach are presented as a tool to align projects with district priorities.
What—9s next: Studio GC answered follow-up questions and the board proceeded with agenda votes; the transcript does not record a final contractual vote in the provided excerpt.
