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LAUSD staff prioritize playground greening and shade shelters under Measure US; planning, design and phasing detailed
Summary
Facilities leaders presented final prioritization of Measure US greening initiatives: playground/campus exterior upgrades (PACEUP), green schoolyard upgrades and shade shelters, with selection filters including the green‑space index, SENI and a 275‑student enrollment threshold; initial project definitions and schedules will return to the board in 2026.
LAUSD facilities staff told the Committee of the Whole they have completed prioritization of three Measure US outdoor‑improvement programs — playground and campus exterior upgrades (PACEUP), green schoolyard upgrades and shade shelters — and outlined selection criteria, budgets and an initial schedule for bringing projects to the board.
Chief facilities executive Christina Tokes said the process prioritized campuses with the greatest environmental and socioeconomic needs and sought equitable distribution across board districts. “This work … is about improving the daily experience of tens of thousands of students across LAUSD,” she said.
Program scope and budgets - PACEUP (playground and campus exterior upgrades): staff cited an allocation of about $480 million to support up to roughly 28 projects, with individual project budgets in the $15–20 million range. Projects replace deteriorated…
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