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A video series educating the Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood communities about the D115 Referendum. Tune in!
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Referendum Events
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Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
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Lake Forest High School West Campus, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
Facts & Figures
$105.7
Million
3
Phases
52%
of Project Devoted to Infrastructure Improvements
48%
of Project Devoted to Instructional Spaces
0.27%
Tax Rate
5
Categories of Improvement
8
Capital Projects Advisory Committee Members
$474/year
Estimated Annual Tax Impact for a Home With a Fair Market Value of $500,000
$870/year
Estimated Annual Tax Impact for a Home With a Fair Market Value of $1,000,000
Overview
On October 11, 2023, Lake Forest Community High School District 115 completed the successful sale of its AAA-rated General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, authorized by Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood voters during the April 4, 2023 election.
The bonds, with total proceeds of $105,700,000, will be used to protect and improve historic Lake Forest Community High School by addressing the building’s most pressing capital facility needs including roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, masonry, exterior enclosures, fire protection, security systems, student labs and classrooms, improving ADA accessibility, reconfiguring spaces for student support, and better integration of instructional spaces for students.
The District expects to expedite these projects over the next four years.
Referendum Updates
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April 11, 2024
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February 8, 2023
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November 14, 2022
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Facilities Master Plan Community Forum: March 1, 2022