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District outlines Highland renovation plan; bids expected in December

Board of Education, School District 68 (Skokie) · September 19, 2024
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Summary

District staff reviewed STR Partners' Highland renovation options, proposing a December bid solicitation and construction beginning in summer 2026 to complete updates to classrooms, roof, mechanical systems and more.

District staff presented Highland School capital project options developed with STR Partners, LLC, including classroom renovations, corridor upgrades, roof and structural work, mechanical and fire-protection updates, plumbing and electrical work. The plan aims to post a bid in December and return to the board for approval the same month, with construction to begin at the start of summer break in 2026 and finish before teachers return.

Staff noted the Highland playground is complete and grass is establishing, while some asphalt work remains. The board discussion emphasized scheduling the bid and approval timeline so construction aligns with the summer break window; no contract award occurred at the Sept. 19 meeting.