District 211 to discuss results of land survey at Jan. 19 meeting

Throughout November, Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 sought ideas from community members through a questionnaire about the potential use of 60 acres of undeveloped land that the district owns in Schaumburg.

The land was purchased in two parcels in case the district might someday need to add an additional high school. The first parcel of 40 acres was purchased in 1966 and in 1971, a second section of 20 acres was acquired.

Though the district's enrollment grew significantly, through effective planning and use of existing resources, the district has not needed the land for another high school.

Seeking to optimize all assets, the district is examining potential options for the use of the land through the questionnaire. The community responded to the invitation to share ideas with great interest and we received more than 1,400 unique responses.

An initial report summarizing the ideas will be presented to the board of education at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19. The report will consider the potential benefits, challenges and impact that could result from the suggested uses.

The consideration of options is at the beginning stages and no final decisions regarding the use of land will be made in January.

A report summarizing the ideas gathered will be made available to the public two days prior to the meeting and will remain available after the meeting, as are all materials provided at board of education meetings.