Tax Increase Could Pay for Chicago School Construction

CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel will ask city council members for approval of a $45 million property tax increase that would pay for construction projects at Chicago’s schools. This additional levy would go beyond the one the mayor’s school board raised to deal with the school district’s deficit — which could eventually lead to layoffs if the state doesn’t come through on funding.

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Mahesh Ramanujam

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced that USGBC’s Chief Operating Officer Mahesh Ramanujam has been named incoming chief executive officer, and will move into the role after Rick Fedrizzi, co-founder of USGBC and current CEO, steps down at the end of 2016. Ramanujam joined USGBC in 2009 as senior vice president of technology before being named COO in September 2011.

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Door Locking System

Securitech — an industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices — offers the Securitech QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, designed to provide a fast, strong, safe-haven solution while maintaining access for first responders and other authorized personnel. QID locksets also exceed safe school government standards (FEMA-428/BIPS-07) and comply with all building and fire safety codes. Simply simply pushing the red button activates the unique deadbolt locking mechanism in the QID.

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