Capital Projects

Overview

On April 1, 2025, voters approved a consensus referendum that allows District 27 to:
  • Sustainably address our facility needs
  • Make our schools even safer
  • Improve learning environments for all students. 
This is a significant step forward for our schools. Based on the community engagement feedback, the District created a community-driven plan to establish a debt service extension base (DSEB) of $2.655 million, ensuring we can address current and future facility needs in a sustainable, responsible way. It will make our schools even safer by upgrading infrastructure across the district and ensuring that every student learns in an environment that supports high achievement. 
 
We will continue to update this page with detailed plans and timelines for each project. On behalf of the District 27 administration and Board of Education, thank you for your trust, support, and commitment to educational excellence.

Hickory Point Building Plan

The image depicts a modern school campus with several buildings, a playground, and a grassy area surrounded by lush greenery.

Construction on a 15,798-square-foot addition at Hickory Point will run from summer 2026 to summer 2027, adding multi-use, sensory, classroom, and office spaces. In summer 2027, the playground will be upgraded with inclusive equipment, and a new preschool playground will be added.

A modern, multi-story commercial building with a glass-fronted entrance and a green awning, situated on a paved area with a blue fire hydrant in the foreground.

The exterior of a new 5,020-square-foot multi-purpose space at Hickory Point, expected to be completed by the start of the 2027-2028 school year. 

A spacious indoor basketball court with a wooden floor, basketball hoop, and large windows allowing natural light to flood the room.

The interior of a new 5,020-square-foot multi-purpose space at Hickory Point, expected to be completed by the start of the 2027-2028 school year. 

Construction Progress

A pile of asphalt rubble sits in the foreground, with an excavator in the background near a building.

June 12, 2026: Asphalt is being replaced at Shabonee School.

In the foreground, large rocks are piled up, while in the background, construction workers are using a crane to lift a large unit, with dumpsters and basketball hoops visible.

June 12, 2026: Major roof and HVAC upgrades are in progress at Shabonee School.

An orange traffic cone sits on a muddy construction site in front of a brick building, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

June 19, 2026: Site grading is in progress for the building addition at Hickory Point School.

A dimly lit, empty room with a concrete floor and exposed ceiling beams in the foreground, and a bright, cluttered background with various pipes and panels.

June 19, 2026: Ductwork is underway at Shabonee School.

A muddy construction site with exposed pipes in the foreground and an excavator working in the background under a clear blue sky.

June 26, 2026: Site excavation is underway at Hickory Point School.

In the foreground, construction equipment and supplies are scattered on a rooftop, while the background reveals a vast, grid-patterned surface under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

June 26, 2026: Roof work continues at Shabonee School.

A purple mat sits on the polished wooden floor of an empty gymnasium, with basketball hoops and bleachers visible in the background.

July 3, 2026: Gym flooring installation is complete at Hickory Point.

Excavated dirt and white pipes fill the foreground, while a brick building and construction equipment are visible in the background.

July 3, 2026: Excavation continues; foundation and footings are being installed for the Hickory Point building addition. 

Two construction workers in hard hats stand on a rooftop in the foreground, working on large metal ductwork, while a bright blue sky with scattered clouds forms the background.

July 3, 2026: Roof mechanicals are being installed at Shabonee.

Recent Communications

Hickory Point Construction Timeline

Summer 2026
  • Roof Replacements
  • HVAC Replacements
  • Technology Infrastructure
  • New Addition Spaces
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
Summer 2027
  • New Addition Spaces - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Furniture - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Flooring - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Safety and Security
  • Pavement Replacement

Shabonee Construction Timeline

Summer 2026
  • Roof Replacements
  • HVAC Replacements
  • Electrical Service Updates
  • Furniture
  • Pavement Replacement
  • Technology Infrastructure
Summer 2027
  • Roof Replacements - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • HVAC Replacements - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Furniture - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Pavement Replacement - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Safety and Security
  • Flooring

Wood Oaks Construction Timeline

Summer 2026
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
Summer 2027
  • Furniture - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Flooring - Continuing from Summer 2026
  • Electrical Service Updates
  • North Parking Lot
  • Bus Drive
  • Safety and Security
  • Technology Infrastructure