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December 2025

Construction Beat Measure CC Bond Update

We want to share an update on the progress of our Measure CC bond work. First and foremost, thank you for your support in passing the $163 million bond on November 5, 2024. Your commitment is what empowers us to begin lifting this bond off the ground. This investment, modernizing classrooms, boosting safety, and replacing vital infrastructure, is all about enhancing the educational experience for every child in LGUSD. 

Please see the overview of the key achievements and the work ahead.

Laying a Strong Foundation (Late 2024 – Summer 2025)

Our first priority was to establish a solid, responsible foundation for the Bond Program.

  • Voter and Board Approval: Following the successful vote on November 5, 2024, the Board certified the election results in December 2024.
  • Securing the Best Partners: We moved quickly to select the right architectural firms after issuing an RFP, conducting interviews, and gaining Board approval in March 2025.
  • Fiscally Responsible Financing: In March 2025, the Board authorized the first sale of $65 million in bonds. Our AAA bond rating allowed the bonds to be issued at a lower rate than projected and should save the taxpayers approximately $9 million.
  • Establishing Oversight: The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) was established in March 2025 to ensure transparency and accountability.  Initial appointments were confirmed by the Board in August 2025.
  • Building the Team: By June 2025, we completed a comprehensive search, selecting and gaining Board approval in August for Cumming Group as our Program & Construction Manager.

 

Designing the Future (Fall 2025)

With our team and systems in place, the focus shifted to the design and detailed planning phases this fall.

  • Architectural Proposals: In September 2025, the Board approved architectural proposals to begin work on key projects.
  • Site and Planning Details: LGUSD, architects, and engineers conducted detailed site walks, feasibility studies, and engaged in discussions regarding state funding.
  • Focused Design Workshops:  Architectural firm, ABA, held two workshops with staff and the Facilities Committee to gather  input on projects including the Van Meter Elementary Multi-Purpose Room and the RJ Fisher Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, music classrooms, and kitchen.
  • Continued Progress: In October 2025,  an HVAC update for RJ Fisher Middle School, Van Meter Elementary, and Lexington Elementary was presented to the Board. 
  • Long-Term Strategy: In November 2025, the initial cash-flow modeling and project sequencing was completed to guide our long-term construction plan. 


People standing and looking at construction designs.              Music teachers in an auditorium.
                            

What’s Next: Starting Construction in 2026

You will begin seeing the first visible improvements during the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Phase 1 Kick-Off: From December 2025 through June 2026, we will finalize designs, bids and order equipment for the crucial Summer 2026 HVAC construction work. 
  • Continued Planning: We continue planning for additional Phase 1 modernization projects across all LGUSD campuses.

Thank you for your partnership in shaping exceptional learning environments for our students.  We are excited about the future we are building together.

Visit our Bond Program webpage to learn more about the program.