Building Future: Referendum Progress
An Overview
On March 17, 2020, the community approved a referendum for $119 million to allow District 34 to repair, replace and update our buildings.
This successful referendum signals that residents understand the importance of reinvesting in the school district’s capital assets. The impact of the referendum will positively impact the community for decades to come, and it will be felt at every school, in every classroom, by every District 34 student. We recognize that we are tasked with Building Future.
We will share the progress of the renovation, repair and construction in all of our buildings, and track District 34’s stewardship of taxpayer funds.
Village of Glenview Approval Process
On September 22, 2020 the Village of Glenview Plan Commission gave approval for construction projects at Henking, Lyon and Springman; the Westbrook construction project will be considered at the October 13, 2020 Plan Commission meeting. On September 23, the Appearance Commission gave preliminary approval for all projects.
Construction Updates
Henking
The construction will add space for full-day kindergarten, include a multi-purpose room addition and update classrooms (acoustic, flooring, other).
In addition to the extra space, construction will improve the following areas of Henking School:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- New kindergarten addition, including multipurpose room
- Classroom environment
Henking Rendering Photo Gallery
Lyon
The construction will add space for full-day kindergarten, include a multipurpose room addition, create a courtyard playground and update classrooms; as well as the following:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Electrical wiring, panel and service replacement
- Additional main office space
- Classroom environment (acoustic, flooring, other)
Lyon Rendering Photo Gallery
Westbrook
The construction will include a multi-purpose room addition, improve traffic flow, as well as add two classroom addition and interior renovation for District 34 early childhood program (pre-kindergarten) full-day kindergarten.
In addition, to the construction at Westbrook School there will also be improvements in:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Site reconfiguration to address traffic flow and provide underground stormwater detention
- New kindergarten addition
- Storm shelter
- Classroom environment (acoustics, flooring, other)
Westbrook Rendering Photo Gallery
Springman
The following areas will be focused on to improve Springman:
- Upgrading science labs to meet national standards*
- Creating additional special education spaces
- Consolidating and relocating offices to increase security and provide students with better access to staff
- Reconfiguring stairways to improve safety and meet current codes
- Relocating the cafeteria to improve the student experience, supervision, acoustics, and ADA accessibility
- Moving locker rooms out of the basement to improve supervision and accessibility
*Attea labs will also be updated so all D34 middle school students learn in labs that support Next Generation Science Standards.
Construction will also focus on the following:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Site reconfiguration including underground stormwater detention
- New entry addition at main office
- Renovation of east gym to become new cafeteria
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing replacement
- New south gym addition
- Classroom environment (acoustics, flooring, other)
Springman Rendering Photo Gallery
Rendering Photo Gallery
Summary of Planned School Improvements
Attea
Attea Middle School is one of the youngest schools in District 34. Built in 2003, Attea serves nearly 900 students in grade 6-8. Similar to Springman Middle School, Attea science labs will also be updated to meet the national standards, therefore all D34 middle school students learn in labs that support the Next Generation Science Standards.
In addition to the update in science classrooms, Attea will also have the following improvements completed:
- Complete roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Fire alarm system replacement
- Intercom system replacement
- Lighting replacement
- Classroom environment (acoustics, flooring, other)
Attea Rendering Photo
Glen Grove
Built in 1959, Glen Grove School serves more than 500 students in grade 3-5.
The following improvements will be completed at Glen Grove:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Electrical service replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Classroom improvements (acoustics, flooring, other)
Henking
Hoffman
Hoffman School was built in 1959 and serves more than 530 students in grade 3-5.
The construction will add the following improvements to Hoffman:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Select electrical panel replacement
- Additional main office space
- Additional multipurpose room space
- Classroom environment (acoustics, flooring, other)
Lyon
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Electrical wiring, panel and service replacement
- Additional main office space
- New kindergarten addition, including multipurpose room
- Classroom environment
Pleasant Ridge
Built in 1960, Pleasant Ridge School serves nearly 550 students in grades 3-5. With construction happening throughout the District, Pleasant Ridge will have the following improvements:
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Interior and exterior maintenance
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Classroom environment (acoustics, flooring, other)
Springman
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Partial roof replacement
- Mechanical equipment replacement
- Galvanized piping replacement
- Lighting replacement throughout
- Site reconfiguration including underground stormwater detention
- New science lab addition
- Added space for special education programs
- New entry addition at main office
- Renovation of east gym to become new cafeteria
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing replacement
- New south gym addition
- Relocation of interior exit stairs and elevator
- Classroom environment
Westbrook
- ADA improvements
- Fire suppression sprinkler system throughout
- Site reconfiguration to address traffic flow and provide underground stormwater detention
- New kindergarten addition
- Storm shelter
- Two-classroom addition and interior renovation for District 34 early childhood program (pre-kindergarten)
- Classroom environment
Summer 2020 Pre-Construction Community Meetings
D34 provided the community an opportunity to hear from architects, engineers and construction management about site plans, grading and drainage, materials, elevations, and other zoning issues that relate to construction at Henking Elementary School, Lyon Elementary School, Westbrook Elementary School and Springman Middle School. You can view recordings of the virtual meetings, and presentations that include renderings of the schools.
June 25, 2020 Community Meeting: Henking, Lyon, Westbrook Construction Updates
- Meeting recording (Password: PrimaryUpdate34!)
- Presentation slides
August 11, 2020 Community Meeting: Springman Construction Update
- Meeting recording (Password: SpringmanUpdate34!)
- Presentation slides
Summer Construction Updates
2020
- Weekly Construction Update: June 29, 2020
- Weekly Construction Update: July 6, 2020
- Weekly Construction Update: July 20, 2020
- Weekly Construction Update: July 29, 2020
Weekly Construction Update: June 29, 2020
Work is currently ongoing at both Hoffman Elementary School and Springman Middle School. Below is a recap of recent activities and some pictures associated with the current progress.
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Hoffman Roof Area E roof installation is complete
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Walls for Area E are framed now just need metal wall panels installed (few weeks out)
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Hoffman Area (P, Q and D) are all cap sheeted and waiting on coating
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Brick work at Springman ongoing for new roof flashing
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Tear of on Area R1 at Springman 6/24
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Will be starting demo on Area C Thursday or Friday this week
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R1 will be complete in 2 more full days of work
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Sheet Metal will start on coping at Hoffman this week
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We are currently on schedule and under budget
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Substantial Completion is August 7
Weekly Construction Update: July 6, 2020
Work continues at Hoffman Elementary School and Springman Middle School. Below is a recap of recent activities and some pictures associated with the current progress.
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(Hoffman) Roofing work is 90% complete
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(Hoffman) Face brick removal for new flashing is underway
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(Springman) Brick work for new through wall flashing is complete
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(Springman) Roof Area R1 is 95% complete
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(Springman) Continue roof work at area C
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Sheet metal work continues at both Schools
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We are currently on schedule and under budget. Substantial Completion is August 7th
Weekly Construction Update: July 20, 2020
Work continues at Hoffman Elementary School and Springman Middle School. Below is a recap of recent activities and some pictures associated with the current progress.
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(Hoffman) Roofing is 100% complete & Sheet Metal is 70% complete
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(Hoffman) New face brick and mechanical reconnection work is underway
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(Springman) Roof Area R1 is 95% complete
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(Springman) Roof Area C will be ready for final coating midweek
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Roof drain insulation work is ongoing at both buildings
We are currently on schedule and under budget. Substantial Completion is August 7th
Weekly Construction Update: July 29, 2020
Work continues at Hoffman Elementary School and Springman Middle School. Below is a recap of recent activities and some pictures associated with the current progress.
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(Hoffman) Roofing is 100% complete and Sheet Metal is 70% complete
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(Hoffman) Mechanical and Electrical reconnections are 95% complete
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(Springman) Roof Area R1 is 95% complete
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(Springman) Roof Area is C is 90% complete
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(Springman) Roof Hatch is 75% complete
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Roof drain installation is complete at both locations
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We are currently on schedule and under budget. Substantial Completion is August 7
2019
- Information
- Weekly Construction Update: June 12, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: June 19, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: June 26, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: July 3, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: July 10, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: July 17, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update, July 24, 2019
- Weekly Construction Update: July 31, 2019
- Photos
Information
At the November 2018 meeting, the District 34 Board of Education approved $9.8M in bonds to address critical facility needs. The work taking place in the summer of 2019 includes:
- Electrical panels and other electrical work
- Boilers
- Generators
- Ventilators
- Sump pumps
- Radiator covers
- Air handling units
- Roofing (particularly to address significant leaking)
- Concrete sidewalk replacement
- Other critical maintenance issues
These projects will be finished in time for buildings to be ready to welcome back staff and students in August.
Weekly Construction Update: June 12, 2019
Construction commencement was this past Wednesday 6/12. Throughout the course of last week and this week selective interior and exterior demolition is taking place at every building. This work specifically includes:
- Ceiling removal for new mechanical & electrical work at the District Office, Westbrook, Springman, Pleasant Ridge & Glen Grove.
- Interior Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing disconnect and demolition work at all locations.
- Masonry wall demolition to enlarge/create openings for new Mechanical equipment at Glen Grove, Henking & Pleasant Ridge.
- Exterior site demolition which includes pavement removal and prep work at Attea, Pleasant Ridge & Westbrook.
- Vacuuming roofs at Westbrook, Henking, Springman, Glen Grove & Pleasant Ridge.
Some of the NEW construction is also underway this week including:
- Exterior site work (concrete walks and asphalt patching) at Pleasant Ridge, Westbrook & Attea
- Above ceiling and roof top Mechanical, electrical & Plumbing work at all locations.
- New roof work at Springman, Henking, Glen Grove, Pleasant Ridge
Weekly Construction Update: June 19, 2019
We are off to races!!! Construction commencement was this past Wednesday 6/12. Throughout the course of last week and this week selective interior and exterior demolition is taking place at every building. This work specifically includes:
- Ceiling removal for new mechanical & electrical work at the District Office, Westbrook, Springman, Pleasant Ridge & Glen Grove.
- Interior Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing disconnect and demolition work at all locations.
- Masonry wall demolition to enlarge/create openings for new Mechanical equipment at Glen Grove, Henking & Pleasant Ridge.
- Exterior site demolition which includes pavement removal and prep work at Attea, Pleasant Ridge & Westbrook.
- Vacuuming roofs at Westbrook, Henking, Springman, Glen Grove & Pleasant Ridge.
Some of the NEW construction is also underway this week including:
- Exterior site work (concrete walks and asphalt patching) at Pleasant Ridge, Westbrook & Attea
- Above ceiling and roof top Mechanical, electrical & Plumbing work at all locations.
- New roof work at Springman, Henking, Glen Grove, Pleasant Ridge
Weekly Construction Update: June 26, 2019
This week, we are wrapping up interior and exterior demolition work across the multiple sites. Roof work is well underway at Henking and Springman with Glen Grove and Westbrook gearing up to start this week. At Attea, we are prepping for the new generator installation which includes underground gas & electrical piping and associated concrete work. The first of our mechanical units to arrive will be installed this week at Pleasant ridge! The following work is also scheduled for this week:
- Masons are onsite infilling louver openings at Springman and installing thru-wall flashing at Westbrook.
- Fire Alarm work has started at the district office.
- Above ceiling mechanical, electrical & plumbing work is on going at most of the buildings.
Weekly Construction Update: July 3, 2019
At the half-way point, this week all interior and exterior demolition will be complete. Work scheduled for this week specifically includes:
- Mechanical equipment curbs are being set at multiple locations alongside the roof work.
- New Mechanical equipment is scheduled for delivery with installation right around the corner.
- Roof drain replacements & modifications are taking place alongside the roofers.
- Roof work at Springman and Henking is scheduled for completion.
- Roofing work continues at Westbrook, Glen Grove and Pleasant Ridge
- Drywall and Taping at Springman for mechanical equipment enclosures
- Concrete placement at Attea for the new generator.
- Above ceiling electrical & plumbing work at all locations is ongoing
Weekly Construction Update: July 10, 2019
This week’s work includes:
- Ongoing Roof work at Westbrook, Lyon (to be completed this week), Pleasant Ridge & Glen Grove
- Mechanical units are being set at Henking, Glen Grove & Westbrook.
- Roof drain replacements are ongoing in conjunction with the roof work.
- Unit ventilator enclosures are being taped and prepped for paint at Springman
- New concrete site work at pleasant ridge
- Above Ceiling final inspection for mechanical, electrical & plumbing work is scheduled for Friday at Henking, Springman, Glen Grove & Westbrook.
Weekly Construction Update: July 17, 2019
Work scheduled for this week specifically includes:
- Rooftop piping for mechanical equipment at Westbrook
- Interior domestic water piping relocation at Henking
- Roof work at Pleasant Ridge and Glen Grove is scheduled for completion
- Metal coping work is ongoing at Lyon, Westbrook, Henking and Springman
- Attea’s new skylight is onsite and being assembled for installation
- Ceiling gridwork and tile re-installation at Springman, Henking and Glen Grove
- Masonry infills and patch work should be wrapping up this week at Pleasant Ridge, Glen Grove and Henking
- Insulation for ductwork and piping is underway
Weekly Construction Update, July 24, 2019
All deliveries are in and equipment is being set. Work scheduled for this week specifically includes:
- Tie-in to old chiller at Westbrook
- Insulating duct and pipe at all locations
- Floor protection removal and ceiling tile reinstallation
- Vertical unit ventilators are being installed at Springman
- Sheet metal flashing and trim work is near completion at all roof replacement locations
- New building generator installation at Attea
- New water heaters were installed at Springman
Weekly Construction Update: July 31, 2019
It's the last week of construction, and all hands are on deck! Work scheduled for this week includes:
- Duct and pipe insulation work at all locations
- Complete roofing sheet metal/coping at all locations
- Set the final piece of mechanical equipment at Attea
- Complete roof top piping and paint at Westbrook
- Complete installation & startup for the water heaters at Springman
- Perform start-ups on mechanical equipment
- Programming for all new mechanical units
