The Board of Education of St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 has placed a referendum question on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. See Election Resolution.
The referendum asks voters to authorize funding for a package of facility projects across the District. The proposed project package has a total estimated cost of $312.5 million. The District has identified $30 million in District resources to contribute toward the project package, with the remaining amount of $282.5 million to be funded through the referendum as described in the Board’s election resolution.
The proposed referendum addresses needs across all District 303 schools through three main categories of work: Repair and Replacement, Accessibility, and Classrooms and Program Spaces.
Ballot Question
Shall the Board of Education of St. Charles Community Unit School District Number 303, Kane and DuPage Counties, Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions to and alter, repair and equip school buildings and facilities, including, but not limited to, replacing roofs, updating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, installing safety and security improvements, increasing accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and expanding space for Career and Technical Education programs; build and equip a physical education and athletic facility; and issue its bonds to the amount of $282,500,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
State of the Facilities - Overview
Project Details
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How Would the Referendum Affect Property Taxes?
The tax impact of the referendum depends on the amount approved, the District’s financing and tax rate, and individual property values.
The District has provided a tax calculator for residents who would like to estimate the potential property-tax impact based on their property.
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How Did the District Arrive at This Proposal?
The referendum proposal followed discussions by the Board of Education and the District’s facilities planning process. The Board began discussing the potential referendum on April 27, 2026.
The District has made Board agendas, meeting packets, presentations, minutes and other supporting materials available so community members can review the discussions and information considered by the Board.
FAQs
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Elementary Additions
Information coming soon.
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Middle School Additions
Information coming soon.
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North High School Fieldhouse
Information coming soon.
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Career and Technical Education Programs
Information coming soon.
Timeline of Communication
August 10, 2026
School Board Meeting
Board approves placing a referendum on the November ballot
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July 30, 2026
D303 Facility Investment Planning Presentation at the July 30 Special School Board Meeting.
Reached final consensus regarding full referendum package, a 25-year bond structure, annual capital investment allocations, and ballot language. Additionally, a Presentation on Finance Options was shared by Raymond James Public Finance.
July 20, 2026
D303 Facility Investment Planning Presentation at the July 20 Learning Services Meeting
Completed nonbinding straw polling for the remaining eight project proposals.
Resources
July 13, 2026
D303 Facility Investment Planning Presentation at the July 13 School Board Meeting
Conducted initial nonbinding straw polls across eight proposed projects.
Resources
June 24, 2026
Facilities Presentation during the June 24 Special School Board Meeting
Topics discussed included elementary school additions, Career & Technical Education programs, and funding options.
June 22, 2026
Survey Results from Discovery Works Presented on June 22, 2026, at the Business Services Committee Meeting
Shared results from the communitywide survey, presented by Jennifer Volk of DiscoveryWorks Education
Resources
June 8, 2026
School Board Meeting Update
Reviewed additions for middle schools, the North High School cafeteria and fieldhouse, and continued conversations regarding accessibility needs.
Resources
May 28, 2026
Business Services Committee Meeting Update
Update to the Board with D303 leadership's prioritization recommendations of facility-renewal projects, along with a detailed breakdown of the proposed projects. Furthered discussions on accessibility and deferred maintenance at Davis and Wild Rose. The introduction of the Facility Investment Priority Index was shown.
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May 11, 2026
School Board Meeting Update
Update to the Board on the Facilities Committee's supported projects in the categories of Facility Renewal and Accessibility
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April 27, 2026
D303 Facility Investment Planning presentation on fiscal stewardship at the April 27 Business Services Committee Meeting
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This website is intended to provide factual information about the referendum proposal and direct community members to the source documents used by the District. Additional information and documents will be added as they become available.
