The Board of Education sought permission from voters to issue up to $140 million in school construction and renovation bonds on the April 4, 2023, ballot. The voters rejected the question. The details of the referendum are found below, and a letter to the community from Superintendent Lisa Hichens can be found here.
Take a look inside a few of the buildings in BPS101. In these videos, you will get a chance to hear from building personnel about their experiences and how the referendum will positively impact their school.

Referendum: Deferring Deferred Maintenance
How Projects and Costs Compound Funding schools is a constant challenge. Providing quality education requires…

Referendum: Voting Information
Early Voting Kane County Clerk\'s Office (719 S Batavia Ave, Bldg. B, Geneva, 60134) March…

Why $140 million?
Our master facilities plan is a comprehensive document that outlines a long-term strategy for managing…

Referendum: Tax Calculator
BPS101 Bond and Interest tax payments are currently $9.1 million each year. That bond payment…

Referendum: Master Facilities Plan
Our master facilities plan is a comprehensive document that outlines a long-term strategy for managing…

Referendum: Rebuild vs. Renovate
Why Rebuild H.C. Storm and Louise White Schools H.C. Storm and Louise White schools, built…

Referendum: Turf Talk
Background On the Turf Field at Bulldog Stadium A Search for Creative Funding Options The…

Referendum: A Moving Target
How Construction Inflation and Interest Rates Affect Project Scope Costs of School Construction and Renovation…

Referendum: BPS101 School Referenda (1954-Present)
A Summary of Batavia’s School Referenda (1954-Present) Year Proposal Amount Outcome 2023 To rebuild HCS…

Referendum: The Enrollment Decline, Explained
Causes and the Need for Six Elementary Schools The District\'s student enrollment has decreased by…

Referendum: Making Sense of the Tax Implications
What Does the Referendum Cost Homeowners? The referendum seeks voter permission to issue up to…
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