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Oak Grove trustees get $236 million Measure P update; projects planned through 2031
Summary
Board received a detailed Measure P briefing showing $236 million in bond authority, phased issuances (first ~$65M issued; two future $80M issuances anticipated), site prioritization and a timeline of modernizations through 2031, plus program-level allocations for technology, interim housing and contingencies.
The Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees on Jan. 16 heard a detailed briefing on Measure P, the $236 million bond program that district staff say will fund classroom modernizations, safety and districtwide projects over the next decade.
Associate Superintendent Evans and Chief Operations Officer Gabriel Altamirano told trustees that the district plans three bond issuances: an initial issuance of about $65 million already completed and two future issuances of roughly $80 million each, timed to assessed-value growth. The presenters said Measure P’s primary focus is modernizing learning environments — classroom interiors, instructional technology, playgrounds and accessibility upgrades — while leaving some infrastructure work completed under prior bonds.
Altamirano provided a year-by-year implementation schedule that stretches through summer 2031 and said project pacing depends on cash flow, contractor availability and state matching funds. He said the district has already identified major projects this summer (Hermann, Christopher, Stipe) and expects future modernization phases for Baldwin, Ledesma, Davis and other sites.
On budgeting, staff outlined a districtwide allocation that includes roughly $15 million set aside for technology across issuances, about $8 million for interim housing while renovations proceed, and a contingency of approximately $16.5 million for inflation and program management. Evans said Davis Learning Community was allocated about $58 million and Hermann about $47 million, and noted higher costs at some sites reflect structural repairs such as rusted door frames at Baldwin.
Trustees asked how the district ensures prevailing wage and subcontractor compliance; Altamirano said contractors and subcontractors must submit labor reports to the Division of Industrial Relations and the district incorporates compliance requirements into bid documents. Board members also asked about reuse of existing equipment; staff said reusable furniture may be redistributed internally or donated, and that procurement will emphasize warranty and serviceability.
Evans and Altamirano said the district will balance the timing of projects with eligibility for state matching funds and recommended strategic sequencing so sites eligible for state assistance are prioritized. They described the design–bid–construction sequence, Division of the State Architect (DSA) reviews, and community engagement through site leadership and steering committees.
The board did not take formal action on Measure P at the meeting; staff said they will return with specific contract approvals and vendor recommendations as projects advance.
