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Under the Hard Hat
A video series educating the Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood communities about the D115 Referendum. Tune in!
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Under the Hardhat: Episode 1
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Under the Hardhat: Episode 2
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Under the Hardhat: Episode 4
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Referendum Events
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Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Administrative Center, 300 S. Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Facts & Figures
$105.7
Million
3
Phases
52%
of Project Devoted to Infrastructure Improvements
48%
of Project Devoted to Instructional Spaces
0.27%
Tax Rate
5
Categories of Improvement
8
Capital Projects Advisory Committee Members
$474/year
Estimated Annual Tax Impact for a Home With a Fair Market Value of $500,000
$870/year
Estimated Annual Tax Impact for a Home With a Fair Market Value of $1,000,000
Tax Calculator
Enter "Fair Market Value" found on your most recent property tax bill. Then indicate with Yes or No the various exemptions for which you as a Lake County homeowner may qualify.
Please note: the estimated tax rate of 0.27 is the same for the entire District, whether residing in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff or Knollwood.
Referendum Updates
![A graphic illustrating the April 11th Community Forum presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713320536/lakeforestschoolsorg/gufudvktppz2tl1djjmh/20240411-LFHS-CommunityForum.jpg","width":1721}])
April 11, 2024
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February 8, 2023
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November 14, 2022
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Facilities Master Plan Community Forum: March 1, 2022