Measure M program manager CJ Nolan updated the San Marino Unified board on Nov. 18 about progress on Phase 1 capital projects and brought forward procurement resolutions needed to move into contractor prequalification.

Nolan said underground utility detection and geotechnical work are wrapping up at Valentine, Carver and San Marino High schools, survey work is nearly complete, and several early‑impact projects (including restroom upgrades, auditorium fencing and concessions work at the high school) are out to bid with December 3 due dates. Nolan said staff anticipate bringing those contracts to the Dec. 9 board meeting for approval and scheduling construction during winter break.

The board approved Resolution No. 7 to adopt a best‑value procurement procedure (per the presentation), Resolution No. 8 to adopt prime‑contractor prequalification criteria under the public contract code, and Resolution No. 9 to adopt prequalification criteria for MEP subcontractors. Legal counsel Sam Santana joined the presentation to answer questions about contract language. Each resolution passed by roll call.

On a discrete contract question, Nolan presented a Collins Company proposal for an approximately 700‑lineal‑foot vinyl vision screen along the Valentine playground border; the proposal includes digitally printed graphics and an installation warranty only (60 days). Board members asked to see renderings and discussed durability, warranty limits, replacement options and expected lifespan (estimated by staff at 8–10 years if not vandalized). Nolan said there is no immediate urgency to sign and recommended bringing images and finalized graphics to the Dec. 9 agenda.

Nolan also noted the synthetic‑turf item previously on the agenda was pulled for additional legal review and will be returned to the Dec. 9 meeting.

What happened (votes): The board moved, seconded and approved the three procurement/prequalification resolutions by roll call. The vision‑screen contract was deferred for graphics and warranty clarification.

Ending: Staff will return to the Dec. 9 meeting with contract graphics and the bid approvals for early‑impact Measure M projects.