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JSD 117 looking at renovation options
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, smcdaniel@myjournalcourier.com
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Masonry workers address crumbling facade on the Washington Elementary School building in June 2019. Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree | Journal-Courier
Washington Elementary School could be the next to see a major renovation if the Jacksonville School District 117 board decides during its Wednesday meeting to move forward with its Phase 3 Vision 117 plans.
The district is looking into potential renovation and construction projects that would use sales tax revenue and Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds that have spending deadlines within the next few years.
Superintendent Steve Ptacek said in a video presentation to the community that the district is in a position to use the funds and savings to complete several projects that will benefit the district’s schools.
Schools developing end-of-year event plans
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, smcdaniel@myjournalcourier.com
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After proms were canceled and graduations switched last year to virtual, drive-through or video versions, many school districts are trying this year to find ways to give their seniors those experiences.
Safety remains a consideration, though.
Triopia’s graduation plans are not definitive, but Superintendent Adam Dean said the district likely will try to have a ceremony outside on the football field.
“We have about 3o in the graduating class and we will have something,” Dean said. “I don’t know if it will be outside at the football field, or if guidance will allow for something in the gym.”