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Measure O will bring an estimated $80 million; district outlines project timeline and priorities
Summary
After voters approved Measure O, facilities staff told the board the district expects roughly $80 million over 5–6 years for modernizations and safety projects, described a timeline for bond issuance and state matching (Proposition 2), and outlined priority sites including Franklin, Stoll and Peterson.
Merced City School District facilities staff told trustees on Dec. 10 that Measure O — approved by voters this fall — will provide roughly $80 million for facility improvements over the next five to six years.
Director of Facilities Brian Behn said the bond passed with voter support above 65% (well over the 55% threshold) and described the near‑term timeline: at the Jan. 14 board meeting staff will ask the board to accept certified election results and to amend the existing bond oversight committee to include Measure O oversight. On March 11 the agenda will include resolutions to authorize bond sales for…
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