Brach/Brodie Trial is Over

[blankcheck]

My opinion, this whole fiasco goes back to when they opted to do the freshman centers instead of a third high school.

I would also like to know what the attorney fees are - I'm sure they are huge! Add that to the top of the land cost and subtrsct that from 124 million - that is what you have left to build this school!

[EagleDad]

southsidemom said:

White Eagle ( a neighborhood that sits in Aurora)

I wasn't going to comment on this publicly and I contacted the author asking them to double check their facts, but was not taken up on it.

The statement that White Eagle is a neighborhood that sits in Aurora is incorrect. The Northern half (DuPage county) is in the City of Aurora, but the southern half is in the city of Naperville (in fact, annexed before many areas of the "south side"):

www.naperville.il.us/emplibrary/annexdecade_7224x36.pdf

I just wanted to correct this.

That said, I don't think it has anything to do with the school and I hate to see this pitting of City vs. City already.

[sam2]

Maybe this has already been dealt with, but do we really need 80 acres? Isn't Naperville Central on a parcel that is less than 1/2 that size? I realize they want a modern building and are considering a new building, but I doubt that they'll find 80 acres at the present location.

How much land is vacant at WV? How much is in use?

How much athletic field space is truly "required" as opposed to "nice to have"?

[EagleDad]

Interesting question sam2, maybe fewer acres could be bought, as WVHS sits on less as well.

Watch the reaction to this proposal -> How about we sell off a few acres from Nequa to fund the difference and put all 3 schools on similar acreage?

[bob]

Maybe this has already been dealt with, but do we really need 80 acres?

I believe it has to do with retention ponds.

[gatordog]

eagledad said:

Watch the reaction to this proposal -> How about we sell off a few acres from Nequa to fund the difference and put all 3 schools on similar acreage?

A coveted spot for another "lifestyle mall"

[movingforward]

southsidemom said:

bob said:

No, it has been said that students would have to be moved from NV to WV if no 3rd HS is built. Instead of splitting Fry or WE in half it would make sense that an area that would go to WV with a 3rd HS would be the one to move if there isn't a 3rd HS.

We all know that it makes more sense to send White Eagle ( a neighborhood that sits in Aurora) as opposed to the 20 or so students that Ashwood would produce. But we all also know that it would generate a bunch of clubhouse meetings.

I believe Eagledad already corrected SSM and explained the actual limits of White Eagle are in BOTH Aurora and Naperville......that said, what does that have to do with ANYTHING.

Why would anyone want to start stirring that subdivision against subdivision pot again!

[justme]

gatordog said:

eagledad said:

Watch the reaction to this proposal -> How about we sell off a few acres from Nequa to fund the difference and put all 3 schools on similar acreage?

A coveted spot for another "lifestyle mall"

Where are these extra few acres? Frontier Park is there. Odd

[justme]

blankcheck said:

My opinion, this whole fiasco goes back to when they opted to do the freshman centers instead of a third high school.

I would also like to know what the attorney fees are - I'm sure they are huge! Add that to the top of the land cost and subtrsct that from 124 million - that is what you have left to build this school!

I would LOVE to know what the attorney's fees have been. It is BEYOND time to dump the idea of Broch-Brodie. It's a money pit!

[doctorwho]

wvhsparent said:

FYI - it appears that the special meeting is set for Fri at 5pm. I will try to be there, but have to work til 6pm...so I will be late.
Is anyone else planning on going?

You may want to wait until it is officially announced - it could be pushed back from tomorrow also --

[rew]

What is the appeal process??

[doctorwho]

rew said:

What is the appeal process??

I thought I made a post but it didn't show up - my understanding as of now if that the process is convoluted at best - and usually has little chance of success - so that likely is not a good path -- but then there are always exceptions

[wvhsparent]

204 e-News

Last night, the jury determining the land value in the Brach-Brodie condemnation case reached a decision on a price for the 55 acres the district would like to acquire for Metea Valley High School. The price set by the jury came in higher than what the district had hoped for.

Our administrative team is currently gathering information so we can discuss options with our Board. We remain committed to being good servants of the funds we've been given, so our options must not only be driven by doing what's best for kids, but they must be fiscally responsible.

We will continue to provide you with Metea Valley updates through 204 E-News as more information becomes available.

Stephen Daeschner
Superintendent

[warriorpride]

sam2 said:

Maybe this has already been dealt with, but do we really need 80 acres? Isn't Naperville Central on a parcel that is less than 1/2 that size? I realize they want a modern building and are considering a new building, but I doubt that they'll find 80 acres at the present location.

How much land is vacant at WV? How much is in use?

How much athletic field space is truly "required" as opposed to "nice to have"?

Sorry to comment on this so late (didn't see it earlier today). One thing I've noticed is that newer schools seem to only be 2 stories high, while many older HSs (like Naperviell Central) are 3 stories high. I don't know if there are regulations that require this, or it's a safety thing, or what. Seems to me, a much smaller footprint is required with a 3-story HS - so, maybe Turner can pull a rabit out of their hat here. Is the SD obligated to purchase 55 acres or could it purchase only a portion?

ETA: note that much of classroom portion of WV is 3 stories, too. That's probably one of the reasons less land is needed - the other reason is that they are adjacent to the retention provided by Lake Waubonsie.

[momof3]

warriorpride said:

sam2 said:

Maybe this has already been dealt with, but do we really need 80 acres? Isn't Naperville Central on a parcel that is less than 1/2 that size? I realize they want a modern building and are considering a new building, but I doubt that they'll find 80 acres at the present location.

How much land is vacant at WV? How much is in use?

How much athletic field space is truly "required" as opposed to "nice to have"?

Sorry to comment on this so late (didn't see it earlier today). One thing I've noticed is that newer schools seem to only be 2 stories high, while many older HSs (like Naperviell Central) are 3 stories high. I don't know if there are regulations that require this, or it's a safety thing, or what. Seems to me, a much smaller footprint is required with a 3-story HS - so, maybe Turner can pull a rabit out of their hat here. Is the SD obligated to purchase 55 acres or could it purchase only a portion?

ETA: note that much of classroom portion of WV is 3 stories, too. That's probably one of the reasons less land is needed - the other reason is that they are adjacent to the retention provided by Lake Waubonsie.

Central is on 26 acres but I believe they use Knock Park for gym class & not sure if that includes the soccer fields across West Street.

Those at forum could ask questions, tour high school
Naperville Sun, The (IL)
October 31, 2006
Author: By Tim Waldorf
...The task force's work has focused on specific facilities issues related to Central and Mill Street Elementary. Regarding Central's problems, a preliminary consensus is to build a new, three-story, $105 million to $125 million school on the same 26-acre site as early as 2010 - and do it while continuing to teach classes in the existing facility.