The YES for D205 New Schools Referendum ballot initiative committee held a fundraising event on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Cottage Hill Station to kick off its YES for D205 initiative. The Elmhurst CUSD District #205 community was invited to attend and learn more about the school referendum that will be on the Nov. 6th ballot. With more than 100 persons attending, the Committee raised more than $16,000 that evening.
“We were thrilled with the monetary support, but even more excited about the level of interest shown by the District 205 community,” said Emily Bastedo, chair of YES for D205. “YES for D205 committee members spent the evening engaged in thoughtful conversations about the fundamental needs of the referendum and the importance of community investment in schools … I found the support to be inspiring.”
The YES for D205 mission is to actively engage the community to educate and provide factual information for the November 6th school referendum, which includes:
- Renovations to every school and new buildings for the two oldest elementary schools – Lincoln and Field
- Modernization of school entrances to make schools safer and more secure
- Updated technology infrastructure district-wide with updated collaboration areas, STEM maker spaces, and library centers
- The adoption of a comprehensive, long-term facilities plan for District 205 which addresses major maintenance issues at all schools and includes space for optional full day kindergarten
YES for D205 has a variety of events planned for the coming weeks. To find the complete event listing, request more information, or to review details of the Master Facility Plan included in the referendum, community members may visit us at www.YESforD205.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
