School District 63 — Issue Bonds (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does
Shall the Board of Education of East Maine School District Number 63, Cook County, Illinois, improve the sites of, build and equip additions to, and alter, repair, and equip school buildings and facilities, including, but not limited to, installing safety and security improvements, updating roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, increasing accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and providing energy-efficient improvements, and issue its bonds to the amount of $120,600,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?
A YES vote means
East Maine School District 63 would issue $120,600,000 in bonds for building additions and repairs, including safety and security, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, ADA accessibility, and energy-efficiency improvements.
A NO vote means
East Maine School District 63 would not issue these $120,600,000 in bonds.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the School District 63.

Background

East Maine School District 63 says the $120.6 million, 25-year bond referendum would replace outdated building systems, improve safety and accessibility, relieve overcrowding and update classrooms.

According to the district, much of its plumbing, electrical and heating, cooling and air-quality equipment is more than 50 years old. It says several schools lack ADA-compliant routes, restrooms and elevators, and enrollment is projected to grow by more than 200 students.

The district says it reduced the plan's scope after community feedback. It estimates the annual tax impact at $314 on a home with a $350,000 fair market value, down from $423 under the original plan.

The district says its last successful referendum was in 2004, a limiting-rate increase for operations that did not fund major facility work.

Put on the ballot by East Maine School District 63 Board of Education (per district referendum page; resolution date and vote not stated).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on School District 63 mean?
East Maine School District 63 would issue $120,600,000 in bonds for building additions and repairs, including safety and security, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, ADA accessibility, and energy-efficiency improvements.
What does a NO vote on School District 63 mean?
East Maine School District 63 would not issue these $120,600,000 in bonds.
How many votes does School District 63 need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on School District 63?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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