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Board approves expanded Measure E work at Mountain View, holds Los Altos to smaller scope
Summary
The Mountain View–Los Altos board directed architects to advance an expanded gym modernization at Mountain View High and a smaller set of upgrades at Los Altos High, approving a motion that applies the district's remaining bond and state facility funds toward the projects.
The Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Board of Trustees voted May 19 to move forward on an expanded Measure E gym modernization at Mountain View High School and to limit work at Los Altos High School to a smaller original-scope package.
Trustees approved a motion to authorize design work for Mountain View items 1 through 14 (with two items removed) and Los Altos items 1 through 5 (original scope only), after staff said the pair of projects together are currently estimated at $31 million in construction and soft costs and could be started concurrently in mid-2026.
Board members said the decision balanced equity between campuses and the practical limits of renovating an older building. Superintendent Eric Volta and project staff told the board the district has about $43.8 million available today to apply to remaining Measure E projects, including roughly $7.9 million…
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