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Larkspur-Corte Madera district outlines $15.5M facilities plan and eyes June bond to secure Prop 2 funds
Summary
The Larkspur-Corte Madera School District presented a revised 10-year facilities plan that grew to $15.5 million because of increased scope and costs (notably $3M for security fencing and large roofing work); the district said a June bond extension would position it to claim $7.9M in state Prop 2 funds that require a 40% local match.
Superintendent Brett Geithman and district staff presented the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District's updated 2026–2036 facilities strategic plan to the Larkspur City Council on Jan. 7, explaining that costs rose from an earlier $6.67 million estimate to about $15.5 million because of added projects and higher labor/material costs.
Major scope items include up to $3 million for perimeter fencing driven by school safety recommendations and more than $1 million for a significant roofing project at Marin Primary. The district also cited needs for ADA pathways, HVAC and plumbing upgrades, cafeteria improvements, and potential battery backup at the Hall Middle School gym to support community response during emergencies.
District staff said they are eligible for up to $7.9 million of state funding under Proposition 2, passed in November 2024, but that the grant requires a 40% local match (roughly $5.27 million) the district does not currently have. To position itself for those funds and to move quickly on high-priority work, the district is exploring a June bond extension that would roll forward an existing tax rate and could provide up to $44 million in financing if voters approve it.
Council members questioned the drivers of the cost increase, whether scope or inflation accounted for the rise, and the interplay with parcel taxes and general-fund contributions. District staff said the needs assessment is comprehensive, included per-building cost projections, and that some routine maintenance currently paid from the general fund could be covered by bond proceeds if voters approve an extension.
The district requested council feedback and partnership; staff and board members said they would continue outreach and work to refine cost estimates and financing plans before the June ballot decision.
