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Approve the Definition of Two Projects and the Redefinition of a Project to Provide Critical Replacements and Upgrades of School Building/Site Systems and Components and Amend the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Incorporate Therein
Facilities Services Division
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Brief Description:
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(Approve the Definition of Two Projects and the Redefinition of a Project to Provide Critical Replacements and Upgrades of School Building/Site Systems and Components and Amend the Facilities Services Division Strategic Execution Plan to Incorporate Therein) Recommends the approval to define and redefine critical school facility projects to replace and upgrade essential building and site systems, as detailed in Exhibit A (Projects). Also recommends amendment of the Facilities Services Division (Facilities) Strategic Execution Plan (SEP) to include these projects, with a combined budget of $12,877,792, and authorizes the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Facilities Executive or designee(s) to take all legally permissible actions to implement the projects including executing instruments, budget modifications, and procurement of equipment and materials.
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Recommendation
Action Proposed:
1. Define the roofing replacement projects at Hazeltine Elementary School and Mission Continuation High School, as listed on Exhibit A, and amend the Facilities SEP to incorporate therein. The total combined budget for these proposed Projects is $2,990,137.
2. Redefine the turf replacement project at Marshall High School to include field lighting, as listed on Exhibit A, and amend the Facilities SEP to incorporate therein. The total redefined budget for this proposed Project is $9,887,655, which reflects a $4,000,241 increase to the previously approved budget, attributable to the addition of field lighting and associated project upgrades.
3. Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Facilities Executive or their designee(s) to execute all reasonable instruments, as legally permissible, to implement the proposed Projects including budget modifications and procurement of equipment and materials.
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Background:
Priorities for the expenditure of capital funding are evaluated to ensure the District’s most pressing needs are addressed. More than 60 percent of Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified or District) school buildings were built more than 50 years ago, with more than $80 billion of unfunded school facilities needs identified Districtwide, and these needs continue to grow annually. As the District’s capital needs far exceed available funding, the most critical unfunded needs are prioritized based on objective assessments of facility conditions, with emphasis on addressing sites with the greatest deficiencies, safety concerns, and potential impacts to school operations.
Projects developed under this School Upgrade Program category of need - Critical Replacements and Upgrades of School Building/Site Systems and Components - focus on replacing failing building systems that create safety concerns and disrupt school operations. Systems in the worst condition, particularly those that pose safety risks or may negatively impact other building systems if not addressed, are prioritized for implementation. The proposed Projects contained in this Board Report align with these priorities. The turf replacement project at Marshall High School was previously approved by the Board of Education and the proposed redefinition of the project adds field lighting to its scope.
Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations:
This item was considered by the School Construction Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee (BOC) at its meeting on August 13, 2026, as referenced in Exhibit B. The presentation that was provided is included as Exhibit C. Staff has concluded that this proposed Facilities SEP amendment is in alignment with BOC recommendations and will facilitate Los Angeles Unified’s ability to successfully implement the Facilities SEP.
Expected Outcomes:
Staff anticipate that the Board of Education (Board) will adopt the proposed amendment to the Facilities SEP to approve the definition and redefinition of projects that address critical replacement and upgrade needs. Approval will authorize staff to proceed with the implementation of the proposed Projects to improve student health, safety, and educational quality.
Board Options and Consequences:
Adoption of the proposed action will authorize staff to proceed with the expenditure of Bond Program funds to undertake the proposed Projects in accordance with the provisions set forth in Los Angeles Unified local bond measures K, R, Y, Q, RR, and US. If the proposed action is not approved, Bond Program funds will not be expended, and critical replacement and upgrade needs will remain unaddressed.
Policy Implications:
The proposal is consistent with Los Angeles Unified’s long-term goal to address unmet school facilities needs and significantly improve the conditions of aging and deteriorating school facilities as described in Los Angeles Unified local bond measures. The proposed action advances Los Angeles Unified’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, Pillar 4 Operational Effectiveness, Modernizing Infrastructure by providing critical replacements and upgrades at schools.
Budget Impact:
The total combined budget for the three proposed Projects is $12,877,792 and will be funded with Bond Program funds earmarked specifically for critical replacements and upgrades of school building/site systems and components.
The redefinition of the project at Marshall High School increases the project budget by $4,000,241, from the previously approved budget of $5,887,414, resulting in an updated project budget of $9,887,655. The increase is attributable to the addition of field lighting and associated project upgrades. The District is anticipated to receive $3,500,000 for the turf replacement scope of the project through Proposition K grant funding from the City of Los Angeles. When received, the grant funding will allow Bond Program funds to be returned to the School Upgrade Program earmarked specifically for critical replacements and upgrades of school building/site systems and components.
Each project budget was prepared based on the current information known and assumptions about the proposed project scopes, site conditions, and market conditions. Individual project budgets will be reviewed as new information becomes known or unforeseen conditions arise and will be adjusted accordingly to enable the successful completion of each project.
Student Impact:
Approval of the proposed Projects enables the District to continue ongoing efforts to undertake facilities improvements that help ensure the approximately 2,600 current and future students attending these three schools are provided with a safe school environment that promotes teaching and learning.
Issues and Analysis:
It may be necessary to undertake feasibility studies, site analysis, scoping, and/or due diligence activities on the proposed Projects. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) will evaluate the proposed Projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ensure compliance. If, through the planning process, it is determined the proposed project scopes will not sufficiently address the critical needs identified, the project scope, schedule, and budget will be revised accordingly.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Projects That Address Critical Replacement and Upgrade Needs
Exhibit B - BOC Resolution
Exhibit C - BOC Presentation
Submitted:
07/30/26
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, APPROVED BY:
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ANDRÉS E. CHAIT PEDRO SALCIDO
Superintendent of Schools Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED & PRESENTED BY:
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DEVORA NAVERA REED KRISZTINA TOKES
General Counsel Chief Facilities Executive
Facilities Services Division
___ Approved as to form.
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED & PRESENTED BY:
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KURT E. JOHN MARK CHO
Deputy Chief Financial Officer Deputy Director of Facilities
Maintenance and Operations
___ Approved as to budget impact statement. Facilities Services Division