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Board approves Measure HV project prioritization and authorizes $8 million Series A bond sale
Summary
The Hermosa Beach City School District Board approved a project prioritization plan for Measure HV bond proceeds and authorized a resolution to issue Series A general obligation bonds not to exceed $8,000,000. The board heard details on phased bond issuance and project timeline.
The Hermosa Beach City School District Board approved a prioritization plan for Measure HV bond projects and authorized a resolution to issue up to $8,000,000 in Series A general obligation bonds.
Alan Reising of the District Advocates Group presented the Measure HV prioritization plan, explaining that the $28.7 million bond passed by voters in November 2024 will be issued in series over time. Reising said the district forecasts an $8 million sale in 2025, roughly $10 million in 2027 and about $10.7 million in 2029; the plan stages projects to align with those receipts. Series 1 (2025) projects include portable removal and playground work at Hermosa Valley, special education and space improvements at Hermosa Vista and Hermosa View, and a districtwide technology audit. Series 2 (2027) anticipates larger playground renovations, administration building entry and pick‑up/drop‑off work, and HVAC upgrades. Series 3 (2029) would address athletic field improvements, locker room/under‑gym reimagining and districtwide energy efficiency work.
Staff presented a board resolution (Superintendent’s resolution No. 21:24/25) authorizing issuance of Series A bonds pursuant to Government Code provisions; Strandling Law’s counsel was available for legal questions. The board approved the resolution authorizing issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 and separately approved the project prioritization list that will guide early projects and the district’s selection of architectural and construction management firms.
Board members and staff discussed the design intention for “flexible science spaces” (board members requested the rooms be future‑proofed to allow alternate uses or CTE/Career Technical Education adaptation), energy efficiencies and minimizing disruption to students while construction proceeds across multiple bond series.
Formal board actions at the meeting approved the bond issuance resolution and the Measure HV project prioritization. Staff said the district will continue community outreach and hold architectural walk‑throughs and firm selections in coming months.
