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Inglewood Unified outlines summer construction plans and reports $165M bond sale
Summary
District facilities staff updated the CBOC on site renovations, new buildings (CDC, Bennett Q, Inglewood High reconstruction), recent expenditures from Measures GG and I, and announced a recent $165 million bond issuance that increases funds available for summer projects.
District facilities and business staff told the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee that major construction and renovation projects will accelerate this summer using proceeds from Measure GG, Measure I and other funding sources.
Jordan Miles (Deputy Chief, Facilities Planning & Construction) and Noel DeCastro (Bond Director) reviewed current work and near‑term schedules. DeCastro said Warren Lane has interior renovations complete and crews have started exterior demo and resurfacing; improvements include a new artificial turf field, basketball courts and ADA restroom upgrades. On Morningside High, the district invested "about 4,700,000.0" to renovate classrooms and add new furniture, HVAC and other upgrades to accommodate interim housing for Inglewood High students.
Projects in design and procurement include a new Child Development Center (CDC) budgeted at about $15,000,000 (8 classrooms, a new admin building, parking and playground), and Bennett Q—a new middle school building with six classrooms, a makerspace and outdoor learning areas (budget cited about $11,500,000). Oak Street will have ten portable classrooms revitalized and site work this summer.
Rafael Guzman (Assistant Superintendent, Business Services) presented financial details through March 28, reporting Measure GG revenue/capital figures shown in the presentation and roughly $2.3 million in Measure GG expenditures in the Dec.–Mar. period and about $1.8 million of Measure I spending for the same timeframe. Guzman and Miles provided project‑level vendor breakdowns for transparency.
Staff also announced a recent successful pricing and sale of $165,000,000 in Measure I bonds and credited improved ratings from agencies (moves to A‑range), saying the sale attracted strong market interest and will provide funds for planned summer work. The district described multiple funding sources for projects besides bond proceeds, including state grants, developer fees and private partners.
Committee members raised logistical questions about parking at campuses added classroom capacity may create, possible after‑school space needs, and transportation for CBOC site tours; staff said they will provide transportation for members who need it and will schedule summer tours (proposed August 28 start at 4:00 p.m.). The meeting ended with an offer to show a seven‑minute Inglewood High fly‑through video for members who wished to stay.
