In March 2024, Lake Park High School District 108 started assessing its facilities to create a master capital improvement plan that aligns with our vision for safety, learning, and infrastructure. In February 2026, Lake Park convened a Citizens Task Force to evaluate the long-term needs of our facilities. This group of approximately 70 community members met twice and was tasked with reviewing the facts regarding our planning efforts, current facility needs, and various funding options, including a possible bond referendum. Their role was to provide essential guidance on the next steps for the District, ensuring that any proposed plan reflects the values and priorities of our Lancer community.
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We believe that a successful plan must be a community-driven plan. Between April and May 2026, the District will conduct comprehensive public opinion research to gather direct feedback from residents. This will include a survey mailed to all registered voter households, options for online participation via QR codes, and follow-up text messages to ensure we hear from a broad demographic of our community. This research is designed to test specific components of our proposal and understand community tax sensitivity before any final decisions are made.
The District has been engaged in an ongoing effort to identify and address critical facility challenges at both East Campus and West Campus. These challenges involve essential infrastructure and safety improvements necessary to maintain a high-quality learning environment for all students. Through detailed facility tours and active discussion, the Task Force members reviewed proposed solutions that aim to modernize our schools – buildings that are 70 and 50 years old – while remaining fiscally responsible.
The District is following a transparent, multi-phase public engagement program. Following the current phase of plan development and upcoming public opinion research, the Board of Education will review the community's feedback in summer 2026. If the Board decides to move forward, a formal resolution for a bond referendum would be adopted in August 2026, leading to a period of informational communications to ensure every voter has the facts they need before the November election.
Conceptual Illustrations of Proposed New or Updated Career Pathway Spaces, Updated Student Services Spaces, and New Flexible-Use Fieldhouse.
If you have a question about the proposed bond referendum or the plans associated with it, please complete the form on this page. A member of the Lake Park leadership team will follow up with you.
