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Riverside board hears $120 million facilities plan tied to 1% earned-income tax; partnerships eyed
Summary
District staff presented a draft facilities plan calling for a phased campus rebuild funded by a proposed 1% earned-income tax and two $60 million COPs issuances, with administration pursuing community partnerships (YMCA, health system) and projecting enrollment declines that shape redistricting and phasing decisions.
District officials presented an updated facilities plan and financing scenario aimed at reversing aging infrastructure and redesigning campus space.
The superintendent told the board the plan reflects current enrollment trends and consultant updates and would be carried out in phases: construct a classroom addition, renovate the high school, then demolish John R. Williams and reuse the site. He said district enrollment is declining and staff expect the district's total to be under 4,000 students next year, with graduating classes near 325—350 and kindergarten cohorts currently projected around 250 (about 60 registered at the time of the meeting).
Why it matters: the district tied project…
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