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District 88 outlines potential $118M bond package, says 'no net tax rate increase' possible
Summary
District 88 Superintendent Jean Barberante briefed the board on a potential November bond (up to about $118 million) focused on safety, ADA compliance, infrastructure, CTE and athletic upgrades and said the district expects no net tax rate increase because referendum debt will roll off in 2027.
Jean Barberante, superintendent of District 88, presented highlights of a community engagement and facilities-planning process and said the school board is considering a potential bond proposal for the November ballot.
Barberante described priorities the district may include: expanded cameras and safety systems, ADA and life-safety compliance work, infrastructure upgrades, updated career and technical education (CTE) spaces and athletic and performing-arts facilities. She said the board has scoped a possible issuance of "about in a not more than $118,000,000 which would result in no net tax rate increase, to the community," arguing that referendum debt rolling off in 2027 creates capacity to take on new debt without raising the tax rate.
Barberante emphasized the proposal is not finalized and encouraged resident feedback, noting the district has held 12 months of community engagement and will make details available on a public FAQ page. Trustees thanked the superintendent and raised no formal objections during the public-comment portion when the district spoke.
Because the presentation was informational (no board action was requested), the board did not vote on the bond proposal at the meeting.
