Oswego District 308 asks community to help prioritize projects to be funded under $317 million bond plan

Oswego School District 308 plans to form a committee of community members to help prioritize infrastructure projects included in the district’s $317 million bond referendum.Voters approved the referendum by a wide margin in Tuesday’s election.“In the coming weeks, we will share a community interest form for residents who would like to serve on a facilities subcommittee,” District 308 Superintendent Andalib Khelghati said in a letter to community members. “Whether you are a parent, a longtime resident, a local business owner, or someone with experience in construction, finance or facilities management, we would welcome your perspective,” Khelghati said.The form will be on the district website, social media channels, and upcoming newsletters.The district serves all of Oswego as well as parts of Montgomery, Aurora, Plainfield, Joliet and Yorkville. It is the seventh largest district in the state.The referendum dedicates 79% of funds to critical infrastructure upgrades, including improveme