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Define and Approve Two Projects 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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(Define and Approve Two Projects 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 definition and approval of two 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 $1,836,176, and authorizes the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Facilities Executive, and/or their 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 and approve two projects to provide critical replacements and upgrades of school building/site systems and components, as listed on Exhibit A, and amend the Facilities SEP to incorporate therein. The total combined budget for these proposed Projects is $1,836,176.
2. Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Facilities Executive, and/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 an 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.
Bond Oversight Committee Recommendations:
This item was considered by the School Construction Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee (BOC) at its meeting on October 29, 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 define and approve two 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 two proposed Projects is $1,836,176 and will be funded with Bond Program funds 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 1,200 current and future students attending these two 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:
10/15/26