District #11, under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. DeAnn Heck, partnered with OPTERRA to achieve board goals and enhance infrastructure with $4.2 million in capital improvements across 92,676 sq. ft. of school facilities.
This collaboration helped the School Board:
- Prioritize local and preferred providers, strengthen community ties, and support local businesses.
- Avoid the pitfalls of the traditional design-bid-build process by streamlining project delivery and ensuring transparency.
- Enhance the environment for students, staff, and visitors, creating spaces that foster learning and well-being.
- Increase moisture control, ventilation, and air quality for healthier classrooms and communal areas.
- Provide improved insulation and acoustics, supporting focused learning and comfort.
- Improve lifecycle and warranties, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.
“Our district operates like a family, and I see that same sense of community within OPTERRA. When we joined, I felt it was like two families joined to come up with one great project.”
– Dr. DeAnn Heck, Superintendent
Professional Paid Student Internship Highlights
Program Overview: The District #11 OPTERRA Paid High School Internship provides students with hands-on experience, professional skill-building, and exposure to real-world career opportunities.
Key Features
- Opportunities to apply learning through real-world challenges
- Exploration of career pathways within the STEM sector
- Foundations in construction + engineering
- Direct interaction with leading industry and local professionals
- Emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and teamwork