In our latest Referendum 2024 video, Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins walks the community through some of the biggest problems with our schools that would be addressed if the referendum were to pass. Most of the bond referendum would go towards the District's health, safety, and security upgrades and mechanical and infrastructure improvements.

"My job as the superintendent is to tell you the facts, not only how we got here but how we are going to ensure we're not in this place again," said Dr. Collins as he explained the long-term capital plan and how that would make sure our buildings would not once again be in this shape down the road.

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Join Us For An Informational Event

We would like you to learn all the facts about the Referendum to ensure you can make an informed decision. Here are the next virtual presentation, community coffee, and tour events:

• Monday, September 16th - PTO Kick-Off Event - 7:00 pm at Lincoln Middle School
• Tuesday, September 17th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - Noon
• Thursday, September 19th - Community Coffee - 9:30 am - South Park Rec Center (833 W Talcott Road, Park Ridge)
• Thursday, October 3rd - Tour of Lincoln Middle School - 7:00 pm

Please RSVP if you plan on attending any of the events. Based on the email you provide in the RSVP, links to the virtual presentation will be sent to you.

The full schedule of tours and events can be found online at d64.org/referendum2024.

The District 64 Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 19th, in the LRC at Lincoln Middle School (200 South Lincoln Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068). There will be a closed session first, and the regular meeting will start at 7:00 pm.

Below is a look at the agenda:

• Meeting of the Board Convenes
• Board Recesses & Adjourns to Closed Meeting
• Meeting of the Board Convenes
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Opening Remarks from The President of the Board
• Board Adjourns from Regular Meeting & Convenes to a Public Hearing on the 2024-25 Budget 
• Board Adjourns from Public Hearing on the 2024-25 Budget & Resumes Regular Meeting
• Spotlight on Lincoln Middle School
• Tour of Lincoln Construction Projects
• Public Comments
• Superintendent Update
• Board Committee Reports
• Adoption of District Budget for 2024-25
• Resolution #1348 to Appoint Trustee of Schools
• Student Achievement Update
• Opening Enrollment & Staffing Report
• Consent Agenda
• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• New Business
• Adjournment

The following are the next Board meetings:

• October 17, 2024 - 7 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center

Looking to catch up on past meeting highlights? A summary of each meeting is available on our Current Board News webpage.

Please confirm meeting dates and times on the Board meetings webpage.

It’s that time of year when our elementary schools hold their school-wide fundraisers, which are nonstop fun. Today, the Washington PTO hosted their awesome event, during which the kids walked around the path and raised money along the way. 

Our students enjoyed some great tunes, Roary's company, spirited cheer sections, and even a bubble machine. Every grade had an absolute blast. A huge thank you to the amazing parents, volunteers, and staff for making it all possible!

We had a blast on Thursday night at Franklin's Back-To-School Bash. The highlight was definitely the jump houses, which provided endless entertainment. There was also a fun layer of competition as students tried to see who could make the biggest bubbles. It was a fantastic evening with the Franklin community!

Comments and questions may always be directed to the Superintendent or Board members through these links:

Email Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent or contact members of the Board of Education via email links.

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 | 847-318-4300 | news@d64.org

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