District Needs

IPSD 204 is comprised of 35 buildings, including 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 3 high schools, a freshman center for Neuqua Valley High School, an alternative high school, a preschool/administrative center, and a building that is beyond its useful life.

The District’s 35 school buildings range in age from 15 to 57 years old, with half of them built around 35 years ago.

Yes. IPSD 204 properly maintains and repairs its buildings. However, there are major capital improvements associated with aging and outdated infrastructure that need to be addressed to extend the life of the schools and protect these important community assets.

The bond referendum would address the following capital improvements:  

• Districtwide security upgrades, including the addition of secure entry vestibules, access controls, intrusion detection systems, and surveillance equipment. 

• Districtwide infrastructure improvements tied to air quality, building systems, roofing, health/life safety, site upgrades, and energy efficiency. 

• Renovation of schools to provide quality learning spaces districtwide, including the comprehensive renovation of Waubonsie Valley High School, Hill Middle School, and Gregory Middle School; reconfiguring Neuqua Valley High School to reintegrate freshmen; and expanding elementary school instructional space on the north side of the District. 

• Operational efficiency improvements, including repurposing the Birkett Freshman Center and decommissioning the underutilized Wheatland and Indian Plains buildings.