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OUSD outlines $40M campus improvement program, details scope and timeline
Summary
District staff proposed a Campus Improvement Program using board‑approved allocations and a $40 million package to address visible curb appeal, safety upgrades, playgrounds, teaching walls and targeted HVAC/window work; staff proposed two multi‑trade crews and a summer/school‑year schedule to accelerate work and a public dashboard to report progress.
The Orange Unified School District on Feb. 5 presented a proposed Campus Improvement Program that layers previously approved funding to address long‑standing deferred‑maintenance needs and visible campus improvements.
Superintendent Dr. Menares told trustees the board has already dedicated roughly $57.7 million this school year to campus improvement and deferred‑maintenance work. Facilities staff (presenter Mr. Calderon) described the program as a targeted effort using the $40 million the board approved in December to deliver upgrades that are visible and address safety and usability rather than full modernization projects.
Scope and priorities: staff said the program will emphasize campus curb appeal, student safety and learning environments. Specific project…
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