Central Unified moves forward on facilities master plan as board authorizes bond resolutions

The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees received an update on a districtwide facilities master plan and approved resolutions to authorize new and refunding general‑obligation bonds as part of long‑term capital planning.

Teter Architects told trustees on May 12 that site assessments for 22 campuses are complete and that the district will next prioritize projects for a draft master plan and community review. The consultants presented a sample assessment of Teague Elementary, identifying needs including an updated fire‑alarm panel, roofing, HVAC and accessibility improvements. A site‑assessment report is expected in about a month and a draft master plan is targeted for October.

During the meeting trustees adopted Resolution 2526‑60 authorizing issuance and sale of general obligation bonds from the 2024 election (series B) in a principal amount not to exceed $36 million. They also adopted Resolution 2526‑61 authorizing 2026 refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $64 million. Trustees said the financing is intended to capture tax‑rate savings and to preserve capacity for facilities work.

The master plan was described as a prerequisite to pursue competitive state and federal grants; consultants said the planning process will include a steering committee of district staff and community stakeholders to align identified projects with funding eligibility and district educational priorities.

What happens next: The district will complete the site‑assessment report, convene a steering committee to prioritize projects (deferred maintenance vs. modernization decisions), and return a draft facilities master plan and financing details to the board for further action.