Dist. 220 to buy 33 acres near Barrington High

Barrington Area Unit School District 220 entered into a contract this week to acquire more than 33 acres across Hart Road from Barrington High School for $2.35 million.

It includes about 20.8 acres of vacant usable land and 13.8 acres of the Flint Creek Conservation Area west of Hart Road.

The board approved the contract by a 6-1 vote Tuesday. Board member Richard Burkhart cast the lone vote against the deal, saying the purchase is irresponsible because money is tight and it’s unknown if the land will ever be used.

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