District 62 officially closes on property near North Elementary School
Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 is pleased to announce the successful closure on the purchase of the property near North Elementary School located at 1717 Rand Road in Des Plaines.
In July, the board of education approved the contract in the amount of $1,139,000 for nearly two acres of land.
“This strategic purchase will provide the district with a valuable asset for future development and community growth,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Amadei. “This land acquisition is a significant milestone for our district. We are excited about the opportunities this purchase presents and look forward to serving our community in new and innovative ways.”
The property was owned by Maryville Academy and housed the Catholic Charities. The Catholic Charities group will continue to use the property through the end of October.
“Purchases of this size are reviewed thoroughly,” said board of education President Ronald Burton. “The board of education feels the land will serve the district well for the foreseeable future. We are pleased that the entire process went so smoothly.”