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Mount Diablo Unified reports about $33 million in summer construction, classroom upgrades and new drop‑off lanes
Summary
Facilities staff reported completion or near‑completion of major elementary modernizations and districtwide maintenance work over the summer, including new classroom interiors, upgraded technology infrastructure at selected sites and a new drop‑through entry at Rio Vista Elementary.
Mount Diablo Unified’s facilities and construction staff told the board on Aug. 13, 2025, that the district completed roughly $33 million in construction and improvement work over the summer, focusing on three elementary modernizations and a range of deferred‑maintenance projects across the district.
Director of Facilities Melanie Koslow described the work as interior and exterior upgrades that aimed to create “20‑first‑century classrooms.” Projects included new flooring, ceilings, paint, casework, classroom furniture, some HVAC replacements, upgraded emergency response systems tied to the district network, and expanded Wi‑Fi and data infrastructure. She said the technology improvements were coordinated with the IT department to ensure functional Wi‑Fi across learning spaces.
Koslow highlighted three modernized elementary campuses (Rio Vista, Meadow Homes and Monte Gardens) and said Rio Vista received a redesigned drop‑through entry for safer pick‑up and drop‑off. She also noted roofing replacements at several schools (Ayres Elementary, Delta View, Shadel, Sunrise and Valley View), interior painting at Northgate High School, playground upgrades at Sequoia Elementary (a partnership with a parent group) and final work on HVAC control dashboards and building controls.
Koslow told trustees the district completed about $33 million in construction over the summer, and that maintenance and custodial staff had conducted extensive summer deep‑cleaning and trainings. She said 16 of 26 TK/kindergarten play structures needing compliance work were complete and the remainder would be finished in about a week and a half.
Why it matters: The projects touched long‑used elementary buildings and addressed deferred maintenance and safety concerns, including drop‑off safety and HVAC/ventilation issues raised by staff and union leaders earlier in the meeting. Trustees praised the work and noted improved curb appeal and functionality at the sites.
Quotes "As you walk through those campuses ... we created new interior spaces," Koslow said. "We replaced some HVAC equipment where it was aged out ... electrical and data infrastructure enhancements, and then ... usable, functional Wi‑Fi in every single learning space."
"We did somewhere around $33,000,000 in construction over this last summer," Koslow said, describing the scope of work.
Ending Koslow said some tasks remain, such as missing ceiling tiles and final HVAC adjustments at certain sites; staff and trustees said they will continue follow‑up work during the school year.
