Plan Details

While a variety of options have been considered, the plan going forward is to build additions onto each of our four school buildings to support our growing community. 

Planning and forecasting has been going on for years, and after reviewing a variety of future options, a limiting rate referendum emerged as the preferred option to support increasing enrollment. 

An Illinois limiting rate referendum is a ballot measure that allows local taxing districts to increase their property tax caps beyond the standard limits set by the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. If approved, these funds can be used for facility updates or expansion, expanding services or hiring staff, or other uses that support the ongoing operations of the district. 

The SD113A Board of Education unanimously approved the addition of a ballot question to the November 3, 2026 general election for voter consideration. 

Details of Proposed Limiting Rate Referendum

To reduce class sizes as enrollment increases and preserve academic programs, transportation, and student support services, District 113A placed a 36-cent limiting rate referendum on the November 2026 ballot. 

If approved, the limiting rate increase would generate an estimated $6,000,000 annually. 

Calculate Your Tax Impact

Estimates for the operating portion of the SD113A tax bill. Does not include property taxes paid for other District purposes and to other governments (e.g. village, park district, county, forest preserve, etc.). Actual tax rates and payments may vary based on District-wide EAV growth, individual homeowner reassessment, State Law changes, property tax rate initiatives and other factors.

Anticipated Outcomes

If approved, funds would be used to address high-priority facility expansion and operating needs, including: 

• Building additions onto all of the current facilities 
• Reducing class sizes as enrollment continues to increase 
• Safeguarding academic programs and curriculum updates 
• Sustaining student support services 
• Protecting transportation services 
• Preserving extracurricular opportunities 
• Reducing need for reactive budget cuts 
• Protecting property values