Election DayTuesday, November 3
Oswego voters decide a $317 million school repair referendum today
The Daily Aurora team
If you live in the Oswego school district, there's a big question on your ballot: should Oswego Community Unit School District 308 issue $317 million in bonds to fix up its buildings? The district blames "decades of deferred maintenance and aging building systems."
22buildings in the district, many in fair or poor condition
A recent districtwide facility assessment found many of the district's 22 buildings in fair or poor condition.
Source: Oswego Patch
The district says the referendum is designed to lower the homeowner tax rate. It's retiring existing long-term debt, so homeowners would see a property tax decrease even if voters approve it. Oswego isn't the only district asking: NBC 5 Chicago lists a request in Community School District 300, which includes parts of Kane County, for more than $355 million in bonds.
- Board put it on the ballot: Aug. 10
- Systems last replaced: 20 to 25 years ago, per the district
- Work: roofing, HVAC, plumbing, science labs, secure entryways
District 300's bond request tops Oswego's
Sources: Oswego Patch, NBC 5 Chicago
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Oswego 308 | $317 million |
| District 300 (more than) | $355 million |
Sources: Oswego Patch, NBC 5 Chicago