Referendum construction begins
Ethan McKaig and Olivia Steinmetz
September 23, 2020
In early June, as the virtual fourth quarter was wrapping up, work began on three Shorewood schools. Atwater Elementary, Lake Bluff Elementary and Shorewood High School saw construction equipment and crews arrive on campuses, beginning a process of renovation and construction throughout the district. O...
School board to hire owner’s representative as referendum project prepares to enter the contract bidding stage
January 11, 2020
The school board plans to hire an owner’s representative to review proposed contracts for the facilities referendum and manage the project. An owner’s representative is someone who acts as the spokesperson for the owner of a construction project. They are similar to a project manager, but ten...