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Carlsbad Unified outlines Measure HH spending plan; Sage Creek soil work could cost tens of millions

Carlsbad Unified School District Board of Trustees · January 22, 2026
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Summary

District staff updated trustees on Measure HH Phase 2/3 work, recommending stadium and track upgrades at Carlsbad High, advancing Sage Creek soil investigation (initial investigation ~$175,000; mitigation estimates near $40M), and proposed secure‑main‑office approaches. Trustees discussed funding sources and timing.

Carlsbad Unified staff on Jan. 21 presented a monthly update on Measure HH projects and recommended moving forward with select Phase 3 work while continuing a soils investigation at Sage Creek High School.

Director of facilities Jessica Kimbrough walked trustees through Phase 2 completions at Aviara Oaks Middle School and Buena Vista Elementary and described plans for the Carlsbad Village/Seaside Academy relocation (preconstruction contract awarded; plans under DSA review). She said staff will seek a guaranteed maximum price in February and aims for construction to start in June 2026 so classroom spaces are ready for fall occupancy.

On Phase 3, staff proposed a combination of…

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