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Superintendent outlines how bonds, state and federal funds are repairing Mountain View schools
Summary
The Mountain View School District superintendent said voter-approved bonds plus state matching and federal COVID relief are being used to fix leaky roofs, underground utilities and HVAC systems, install marquees and solar projects, and build a new two‑story, 14‑classroom Parkview building within about three years.
The Mountain View School District superintendent told attendees at the district’s State of the District that voter-supported bonds, state bond matching and one-time federal COVID relief are being combined to repair aging facilities and expand capacity across the district.
The superintendent opened by thanking the community for supporting bonds and played a short video showcasing recent work, saying the effort is “about accountability and how we're holding ourselves accountable for making the best decisions in the interest of our students.” She reviewed the district’s bond history, noting the community approved a $35,000,000 bond in 2016 and a similar bond in 2020, and that the district used those funds together with state bond dollars to stretch local investment.
District leaders told residents that a 2011 estimate to address basic facility needs was $113,000,000 and that the district pursued a strategic…
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