Why is District 202 considering year round education?
Each year District 202 welcomes 2,400-2,500 new students to its learning community of what is presently 20,000 students at 20 campuses. Projections show the district serving 55,000 students in the next 15-20 years requiring the construction of 36 additional schools. Historically our community has rallied behind our students to approve the necessary referenda to accommodate our increasing enrollment. Knowing that it cannot continue to rely solely on the commitment of taxpayers to support our growth, the Board of Education believes it has the responsibility to research all possible potential solutions including year round education.
