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HELP DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OUR SCHOOLS!
Skokie 73.5’s schools are aging, overcrowded, and facing infrastructure challenges. These issues must be addressed to keep our kids safe, secure, and prepared for the future. Building 73.5 is a community-led initiative that invites families, staff, and neighbors to work together on solutions. Through open discussions and hands-on activities, we’ll explore the needs of our schools and set priorities for the future.
More than 100 community members attended the first two Building 73.5 sessions last spring. Their feedback helped shape the priorities for the district, which included:
- Ensuring ADA accessibility in all schools
- Providing space for specialized student support programs
- Meeting today’s safety and security standards
- Updating schools to support technology, STEM, and collaborative learning
- Proactively replacing aging systems and infrastructure
UPCOMING BUILDING 73.5 COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS*
SESSION 3: OCTOBER 16
Building for Tomorrow: Big Picture Decisions and Funding Pathways
John Middleton Elementary Gym
8300 St. Louis Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
7-9 p.m.
SESSION 4: NOVEMBER 10
Your Voice, Your Schools: Evaluating Specific Options for Building Improvements
John Middleton Elementary Gym
8300 St. Louis Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Skokie, IL 60076
7-9 p.m.
*The last two workshops and an open house will be scheduled in the spring of 2026.
Visit sd735.org/Building735 to register to attend. Registration is not required, but RSVPing here will be helpful for planning.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Join us, share your ideas and help guide the path to stronger schools for every student. If you were unable to attend our two spring sessions, no problem. We will review those meetings at Session 3 so everyone is on the same page.
WE NEED YOUR HELP DEVELOPING A PLAN TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOL FACILITIES
Skokie 73.5 schools are deteriorating and face infrastructure challenges that need to be addressed to keep our kids safe and secure and prepare them for the future.
Building 73.5 is a community-led public engagement program that brings families, staff, and community members together to address key facility challenges. Everyone is encouraged to participate and provide input to help develop a vision for the future of our schools!
Join us at a Community Engagement Session, where you will learn more about these challenges, participate in interactive activities with fellow community members, and help set priorities to move our schools forward.
BUILDING 73.5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
Each session is an opportunity to learn about, and to provide your input on, our schools’ needs. We are working toward plans and recommendations for the School Board that will support our students for years to come.
SPRING
SESSION 1: APRIL 21
Our School Buildings’ Strengths, Challenges, and Needs
John Middleton Elementary
8300 St. Louis Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
7-9 p.m.
SESSION 2: MAY 20
Understanding Educational Needs: Priorities for Our School Facilities
Oliver McCracken Middle School
8000 East Prairie Road
Skokie, IL 60076
7-9 p.m.
FALL Provide Feedback on Designs. (Dates will be announced in August.)
Visit sd735.org/Building735 to register to attend. Registration is not required, but RSVPing will be helpful for planning.
HELP US PLAN FOR THE FUTURE BY ADDRESSING CHALLENGES SUCH AS:
- Safety and security updates
- Aging and deteriorating buildings
- Outdated classrooms
- Changing learning needs of today’s students
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