Public Meeting Planned For District 68 Building Proposals

WOODRIDGE, IL -- Woodridge residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting Monday to discuss proposals from District 68 for additions and changes to athletic facilities at Jefferson Junior High School and an addition to the district's administrative offices. The planing and zoning commission's public meeting on the proposals will be held on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Woodridge Village Hall.

The proposed construction at Jefferson Junior High School includes building a new track facility that would feature an artificial turf field on its interior. The new track center would be built to the west of the junior high school, village officials said in a news update.

District 68 also plans to remove a baseball and softball field and to relocate two baseball and softball fields to the north of the school.

District officials are also proposing changes to the administrative center at 7925 Janes Ave. The changes would include the construction of a 2,455 square foot building that would include a reception area, more offices, and additional conference and technology rooms.

After the March 4 public workshop, the Woodridge Board of Trustees is tentatively scheduled to present the projects for final consideration on March 21.