So, where would the monies come from to place artificial turf on stadium fields?
The proposed funding for the artificial surfaces includes several non-property tax sources identified in the Operations/Maintenance Fund. In the early 2000s, District 211 reached agreement to sell property on Ela Road to School District 15, and final payment for the sale was received by District 211 in 2005. Approximately $450,000 was used to install ventilation in gymnasiums at Conant and Schaumburg High Schools. The remainder of the funds was placed in a dedicated line in the Operations and Maintenance Fund. (Proposed Funding for Artificial Turf) In 2007 and early 2008, District 211 received settlements of two asbestos removal cases. Each award was in the range of $2 million after legal costs due at the time of settlement. All totaled, the available funds from these three sources equaled approximately $6.5 million. In addition, interest earnings on these funds along with interest earnings from the bond proceeds listed in FAQ #9 will fund the transportation facility and the stadium ar
