How are Naperville North High School’s needs being addressed?
The most critical areas for educational improvement and safety at Naperville North are being addressed in this referendum proposal. Classroom size and science lab size at North are generally adequate and larger than similar existing classrooms at Central. Building infrastructure is likewise sound, and maintenance issues are addressed on an ongoing and as-needed basis (e.g., replacement of roofs and aging HVAC systems). A major renovation of Naperville North will not be needed for many years, as the building is newer and was built in a more efficient way. Nonetheless, improvements (both major and minor) will continue to be made to the building as necessary (e.g., a new field house floor and bleachers will be installed in the next year or two). Current temporary crowding issues are being efficiently addressed with modular classrooms that are temporarily installed to bridge any potential overcrowding. An addition would incur millions in storm water retention costs.
