EDWARDSVILLE – During a Monday, Jan. 10, 2023, special meeting, the Board of Education voted unanimously to put a $100 million zero-tax-rate change bond referendum on April 4, 2023, ballot, aimed at improving school safety and the infrastructure of District 7 buildings. If the referendum is approved by voters in April, District #7 would: Install double-entry doors for improved safety and security at seven schools, which would result in secure double entry at each of the district’s 13 schools. This also includes double entry at Nelson Elementary School and relocating the office space to the two classrooms just inside the main entrance. The current office space would then become classrooms. Renovate and rebuild Lincoln Middle School on its existing site by retaining the 1925 building. Remediate the asbestos and build a new wing of classrooms at Hamel Elementary School. Allocate up to $2,000,000 for repairs at Midway Elementary School. Expand the commons at Edwardsville
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