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Board approves $4M draw from Measure Z reserve after Elorn construction bids come in higher
Summary
Trustees approved increasing the Elorn Village modernization construction budget by using roughly $4 million from the Measure Z program reserve after bids from XL Construction exceeded prior estimates. Staff warned of a revised move‑in timeline and pledged ongoing communications with families.
The Washington Unified School District board voted June 12 to cover a roughly $4 million increase in construction costs for the Elorn Village modernization project by tapping the Measure Z program reserve.
Facilities staff said bids from general contractor XL Construction came in approximately $4 million over the March estimate because of market volatility and higher material costs, including tariffs. "That cost came in higher than what we were expecting... a little over $4 million higher than anticipated," facilities project analyst Daniel Gandra told trustees.
Chief Business Officer Mon'nique Soval told the board Measure Z includes a program reserve currently a little over $7 million and recommended using roughly…
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