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District outlines $272 million Measure N plan, earmarks about $170 million for James Logan modernization
Summary
New Haven Unified officials briefed the board on Measure N investments, saying the $272 million bond will fund districtwide deferred maintenance and a major James Logan High School remodel estimated at roughly $170 million; HED Architects was selected for initial design work.
John Madison, acting assistant superintendent of business services, told the board the Measure N bond passed in November and provides $272 million for district facility projects, including completion of deferred maintenance and major campus modernizations. "We now have $272 million to really put towards making our facilities and our schools and our classrooms cutting edge 21st century," Madison said.
Eric Chu, the district's director of facilities, presented the Measure N prioritization and said site visits and a facilities master plan informed project lists. Chu said priorities include completing HVAC upgrades, improving energy efficiency (LED lighting), upgrading communications and security systems, modernizing IT infrastructure and repairing roofing and gutters.
"James Logan High School is our biggest project and focus," Chu said, adding that the district estimates about $170 million for a major remodel at the comprehensive high school. He described an RFP process that drew 10 proposals, shortlisted four firms and resulted in selecting HED Architects to produce the preliminary programming and design phases; Chu said the images shown were conceptual, not final plans.
Chu also outlined near-term Measure N work meant to begin this summer: exterior painting and gutter replacement at two middle schools, with construction contingent on contract approval and a goal of completing work before the fall semester. He said the district planned an initial bond issuance (Measure A) of $95 million to begin funding projects.
Board members asked about outstanding Measure M projects; Chu said some items such as scoreboards were in fabrication and expected to move to installation within weeks, though site construction schedules might extend the timeline.
The presentation emphasized community engagement: the district's facilities master plan (adopted in 2021) and ongoing site stakeholder meetings and town halls were cited as inputs for project selection and sequencing. The board did not vote on specific Measure N project contracts at the June 3 meeting; Chu said additional contract approvals will return to the board as projects move into procurement and design phases.
