Where is the new HS going?

[slp]

My guess (truely just a guess) is AME.

[bob]

By the way, did anyone happen to notice that Oswego SB released the rights to the land at 111th/Rte. 30?

I checked on that last week. I couldn't find anything in their Dec meeting agenda about it. I was waiting for their minutes to see if they actually did it.

BTW I voted other.

[al]

While we're waiting, is there a thread or anyone care to take a shot at boundaries for a 111th & Rt. 30 scenario?

[Arch]

al said:

While we're waiting, is there a thread or anyone care to take a shot at boundaries for a 111th & Rt. 30 scenario?

Ala Carte boundaries.

Just drive to the schools you like each morning in order until you find one without the "No Vacancy" sign on.

[doctorwho]

archwinsome said:

al said:

While we're waiting, is there a thread or anyone care to take a shot at boundaries for a 111th & Rt. 30 scenario?

Ala Carte boundaries.

Just drive to the schools you like each morning in order until you find one without the "No Vacancy" sign on.

would make more sense than what we're going to get Arch

[newbie]

It's the AME site... Not online, it's coming home in the backpacks!

[bob]

That sucks. I don't like the decision at all.

[al]

^ ?

inefficient -

not like I've ever seen anything come home in my high schooler's backpack...

[newbie]

I don't either Bob!

[doctorwho]

Metea Valley Land Recommendation
Reported by [e-mail] on 1/15/08
On January 22 district administrators will make a recommendation to the board of education regarding where to build Metea Valley High School. The recommendation calls for the board to consider the purchase of 87 acres on the east side of Eola Road, bordered on the north by the Illinois Prairie Path, for $16.5 million. This parcel is owned by St. John AME Church and Midwest Generation.

The administration arrived at this recommendation after the Brach-Brodie jury returned a verdict that was twice the value of comparable properties and significantly greater than the budget. Upon learning the jury's verdict, the district began exploring a number of potential options, ranging from eliminating significant portions of the building to identifying another parcel. In evaluating the options, the district used the following criteria:

1. The district needs the third high school and seventh middle school based on current enrollment and space needs.

2. The total cost will not exceed the approved referendum, interest, and other identified project revenues of approximately $146,240,000 for purchase of the land and construction of the school.

3. The third high school will be comparable to the existing high schools (i.e. pool, auditorium, stadium, etc.).

4. The high school and middle school should open in August 2009.

The Eola Road location will serve the needs of the district and allow the school to be delivered on time and within budget.

We invite you to review the complete packet of information on this recommendation, including Frequently Asked Questions, which can be found using the links below.

You can provide comments on this recommendation at Land Recommendation Feedback

[bob]

The vote on the site should be interesting.

M2.JC,CB yes

Vickers, BG no

Stephens and Tyle ?

I guess you can vote 90% against the refrendum and wind up with a new HS.

[doctorwho]

bob said:

That sucks. I don't like the decision at all.

I'll get you a badge for the club -

[d204mom]

doctorwho said:

Metea Valley Land Recommendation
Reported by [e-mail] on 1/15/08
On January 22 district administrators will make a recommendation to the board of education regarding where to build Metea Valley High School. The recommendation calls for the board to consider the purchase of 87 acres on the east side of Eola Road, bordered on the north by the Illinois Prairie Path, for $16.5 million. This parcel is owned by St. John AME Church and Midwest Generation.

The administration arrived at this recommendation after the Brach-Brodie jury returned a verdict that was twice the value of comparable properties and significantly greater than the budget. Upon learning the jury's verdict, the district began exploring a number of potential options, ranging from eliminating significant portions of the building to identifying another parcel. In evaluating the options, the district used the following criteria:

1. The district needs the third high school and seventh middle school based on current enrollment and space needs.

2. The total cost will not exceed the approved referendum, interest, and other identified project revenues of approximately $146,240,000 for purchase of the land and construction of the school.

3. The third high school will be comparable to the existing high schools (i.e. pool, auditorium, stadium, etc.).

4. The high school and middle school should open in August 2009.

The Eola Road location will serve the needs of the district and allow the school to be delivered on time and within budget.

We invite you to review the complete packet of information on this recommendation, including Frequently Asked Questions, which can be found using the links below.

You can provide comments on this recommendation at Land Recommendation Feedback

HA HA HA HA HA!!!

This is just TOOOOO perfect.

16.5 + 5 mil walk away + 10 MIL hurry up = PUNCHLINE PLEASE 31.5 M.

I guess they were 200K short so we walked. OH I'm laughing sooooo hard I'm crying.

[bob]

The recommendation calls for the board to consider the purchase of 87 acres on the east side of Eola Road, bordered on the north by the Illinois Prairie Path, for $16.5 million.

That is $189k an acre.

[d204mom]

Oh but that doesn't include the other costs like re-doing the architectual plans.

So St. John in 2009 (incomplete building) will cost more than BB in 2010. Oh, Daeschner is a master manipulator.