BOUSD schedules Measure H study session after facilities team shows junior high and Falcon concepts
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Summary
District staff presented conceptual Measure H designs for Falcon Academy and Bridal Junior High, including a downsized multipurpose/kitchen concept for Falcon and a near‑complete junior high redesign; trustees agreed to a March study session to gather staff, parent and board input before finalizing plans.
District facilities staff presented early conceptual designs for Measure H projects and asked the board to authorize a dedicated study session to refine scope and costs.
The presentation, led by facilities staff (Rick, assistant superintendent for facilities), showed several options for Falcon Academy’s multipurpose/NPR and kitchen area and a more extensive redesign for Bridal Junior High that would allow most students to remain on campus during construction using temporary onsite classrooms. Staff said ownership of adjacent district land opened new layout possibilities including added parking, adjusted community center siting and improved drop‑off circulation.
Why it matters: the concepts are the first design stage that will determine whether projects fit the bond budget. The board asked architects to produce cost estimates and value‑engineering options in order to match designs to available funds. Trustees agreed that a study session in March would be needed to solicit staff, parent and community feedback and to allow more time for architects to present path‑of‑travel, ADA and traffic diagrams.
What staff said: Rick (facilities) described tradeoffs the team evaluated — restroom access and supervision, stage access and ramp placement, site constraints from hillside setbacks at Falcon, and the need to limit removal of outdoor play space while balancing parking needs. Staff noted the previously identified cap‑ex planning figure for the Falcon program and said the next step is a cost estimate and iterative value engineering if designs exceed budget.
Board direction and next steps: trustees unanimously agreed to schedule a March study session to review refined concept drawings and path‑of‑travel diagrams, gather instructional and site staff input, and collect parent/community feedback. Staff will bring cost estimates and possible scope adjustments to that meeting for further board direction.
The board requested architects and project managers return with: conceptual cost estimates, ADA/path‑of‑travel options, temporary housing logistics for on‑site portables, and parking/drop‑off simulations for peak events. The district will post updated drawings to the board packet and notify the community when the study session date is set.
