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Planning for the Future of SD113A
Strong schools are the heart of a strong community. As our school community continues to grow, Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A continues to take a conservative and methodical approach to prepare for and address increasing enrollment. While we are grateful that so many families want to experience the excellent education District 113A provides, enrollment growth is exceeding expectations and further steps are needed to prepare for the future.
Over the past several years, SD113A has experienced record enrollment growth, driven by:
- Successful schools and community
- Turnover of existing homes to young families
- Migration from private and parochial schools
- New housing developments
Despite multiple planning efforts — including three demographic studies (2017, 2024, 2026) — actual enrollment has exceeded even the highest projections.
Over the past two years, SD113A has engaged in a thoughtful and comprehensive planning process to plan for the future. Through our strategic planning work, facility assessments, and multiple enrollment studies, we have worked to better understand the challenges created by continued enrollment growth and to establish priorities for our schools.
At their August 2026 meeting, the SD113A Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation to place a Limiting Rate Referendum Question on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 Election.
History Enrollment Growth
Enrollment has grown by nearly 26% over the past decade, with even faster growth in recent years, increasing demand for staffing, transportation, and student support services.
Enrollment has now exceeded its previous historic peak.
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Resources
- View the Limiting Rate Referendum Mailer
- View the SD113A Presentation
- Calculate Your Tax Impact
- View the announcement from Dr. Orzel
- Enrollment Studies
- Draft Building Addition Renderings
Attend a Community Meeting to Learn More
Dr. Orzel and district leaders will be sharing information with the community at upcoming informational sessions.
- Monday, Oct. 5 – 10:45 a.m. at the Lemont Township Community Center
- Tuesday, Oct. 6 – 7:00 p.m.via Zoom
Informational sessions were previously held on:
- Monday, Aug. 31 – 9:00 a.m. at the Lemont Public Library
- Monday, Sept. 14 – 6:00 p.m. at the Lemont Township Community Center
*Please continue to check the page for additional dates and times that may be added.
Voting Information
Visit the resources below to learn more about elections and how to vote:
A Closer Look
SD113A has created a number of videos in order to provide a dedicated look at some of the biggest questions that have been raised ahead of the November 3, 2026 election.
Enrollment Trends
Dr. Orzel shares information about the enrollment trends in SD113A and the details of the Limiting Rate Referendum.
District Finances
Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi shares a closer look at the SD113A financial situation.
Fund Balance
Superintendent Dr. Courtney Orzel and Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi share information about the District’s Fund Balance.
Reassessment
Superintendent Dr. Courtney Orzel and Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi discuss tax impact and property reassessment.
Enrollment Growth
Dr. Orzel shares information about the historic enrollment growth in SD113A and the details of the Limiting Rate Referendum.
Financial Management
Dr. Orzel and Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi share information about the district’s history of strong financial management
Building Additions
Dr. Orzel and Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi take a look at the proposal to construct additions onto all four SD113A school facilities.
Tax Rate Comparison
Dr. Orzel and Financial Consultant Dr. Robert Grossi discuss how SD113A compares to neighboring districts when it comes to taxes.
Rising Enrollment. Limited Capacity.
A Commitment To High-Quality Learning Environments
District 113A is focused on a long-term funding solution that:
- Supports student growth and achievement
- Continues to provide safe, engaging learning environments
- Reduces class sizes as enrollment increases and preserves academic programs, transportation, and student support services, and extracurricular offerings
- Supports the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers and staff
- Limits the impact on taxpayers
- Strengthens property values by maintaining quality schools
HOWEVER, as growth continues, we are seeing:
- Increasing class sizes
- Learning spaces repurposed (LRC and multipurpose rooms are now classrooms)
- Small group instruction occurring in hallways and corridors
- Staff and students sharing instructional spaces
District 113A has been planning for and managing increasing enrollment. Three enrollment studies were completed over the last 10 years (2017, 2024 and again in 2026) to continue to monitor growth.
Actual growth last year was more than 500 students over what was projected in 2017 and exceeded what was anticipated from the 2024 study.
Draft Building Addition Renderings
Oakwood School
River Valley School
Central School
Old Quarry Middle School
