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District 303 highlights strong academic results, presents 16‑project facilities plan and launches community survey
Summary
Dr. Paul Gordon told attendees that District 303 ranks in the low‑90s percentiles on state measures, reported higher AP participation and pass rates, and described a facilities review that produced 16 recommended projects to be considered by the school board; the district is distributing a postcard survey to all households to gather feedback.
Dr. Paul Gordon, superintendent of St. Charles District 303, presented academic achievements and a facilities assessment at the State of the City event.
Gordon said the district's performance metrics place it in the 91st and 93rd percentiles on state report‑card measures and highlighted improved AP course participation (from 66% to 88% for one noted comparison) and a 96% pass rate in an advanced course (score of 3 or higher). He framed these results as part of the district's strategy to build pathways for excellence while also noting the practical effect of passing college‑credit courses earlier.
Turning to facilities, Gordon described a community‑driven facilities review that identified 16 priority projects addressing finishes, safety systems, masonry, windows, doors, HVAC, athletic and playground needs, parking lots and other routine but critical repairs. He said those projects reflect maintenance and preservation rather than high‑profile expansions and that the board is engaging a broader public outreach — postcards and an online survey with a QR code mailed to every D303 household — to gather resident input and priorities.
Gordon urged residents to complete the survey and participate in dialog; he said the district will present recommended projects to the board for consideration. No binding referendum outcome or vote was announced at the event; the superintendent emphasized the need for public conversation about possible funding pathways including referendums that are typical for long‑term facilities work in Illinois school districts.
