The former Kelly Road Secondary School building's days are numbered, trustee Ron Polillo told the School District 57 board of education on Tuesday.
Polillo said the board's education services committee was updated on the project when they met on March 1.
"We found out the demolition of the old Kelly Road.... that is happening next week. Next Thursday, I think," he said. "But obviously, stay far, far away (when the demolition is happening.)"
Students and staff from Kelly Road moved into the $44.3 million, new Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School in September. The former school was built in the 1960s, and had reached the end of its useful life.
Once the building is demolished, new roadways, bus lanes and parking will be developed in the area south of new school.
The decision by the district board to name the new school Shas Ti Secondary School prompted protests last year by students and members of the public. As a result of the backlash, the board voted to blend the two names together for the new school.
