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Board approves Measure B first series and awards summer bond projects, including AHS parking lease‑leaseback
Summary
The board adopted resolutions to certify Measure B election results, create a citizen oversight committee and authorize issuing up to $40 million in the first bond series. Staff also presented and the board approved construction contracts and a lease‑leaseback agreement for high‑school site improvements and summer projects.
The Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees adopted multiple Measure B‑related actions and approved several construction contracts tied to the bond program.
The board adopted a resolution certifying the county’s election results for Measure B (general obligation bond). The board then adopted bylaws establishing a Measure B citizen oversight committee to review expenditures and ensure bond funds are spent on voter‑approved projects.
Nut graf: Trustees authorized issuance of the first bond series and approved several summer construction contracts, including playground replacement at Santa Margarita Elementary, HVAC and roof replacement at the district office, and a lease‑leaseback arrangement for Atascadero High School parking and site improvements.
Key actions and projects approved: - Resolution to issue Measure B 2024 Series A bonds, not to exceed $40,000,000; staff said proceeds are anticipated by June 2025. - Adoption of citizen oversight committee bylaws; staff reported multiple community volunteers and said appointments will come to the board for final approval. - Santa Margarita Elementary playground replacement and new shade structure: the district awarded the construction contract to RSH Construction for the apparent low bid of $830,000. The work includes a new TK/K play structure, rubberized fall surfacing, asphalt repairs and a new shade structure. - District Office HVAC and skylight/roof replacement: the board awarded the contract to RSH Construction for $526,500; work is funded through deferred maintenance and is planned for summer. - Atascadero High School parking-lot and site improvements (stadium/front parking, ADA pathway, stormwater and perimeter work): the board approved Edwards Construction Group as the best‑value contractor and authorized lease‑leaseback documents for a project sum cited at $4,142,360. Administration described lease‑leaseback mechanics and said the district will take occupancy at project completion; staff also told the board that state matching funds will fund a large portion of bond‑eligible projects.
Board members asked about timelines, contractor prequalification, and whether summer scheduling would interfere with athletics; staff said projects are scheduled to begin once school ends and that site coordination plans are part of contractor negotiations.
Ending: Trustees approved the bond actions and awarded the construction contracts; staff said they will form the oversight committee and return to the board with appointments and project timelines.
