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San Marino Unified details $105–106M Measure M program, plans phased construction and safety measures
Summary
District staff and the district's construction partner presented a Measure M update outlining phased projects at Valentine, Carver and San Marino High School, a roughly $105–106 million estimate for work now out to bid, a lease‑leaseback procurement schedule, temporary classroom plans and integrated campus‑security measures.
Dr. Steven Choy and Nolan Construction Services’ project lead presented an update on the district’s Measure M bond program, saying the district has advanced design and pre‑construction planning for major projects at Valentine Elementary, Carver and San Marino High School and has several early‑impact items scheduled for the coming summer.
“Tonight, we are pleased to present another Measure M update,” Dr. Steven Choy said, describing how items proposed for board approval will now appear on the consent calendar with cover sheets and cost attachments to streamline meetings. Jim, the Nolan presenter, outlined phase‑one priorities and early summer work including playground replacements, shade structures (pending Division of the State Architect review), synthetic turf and track replacement, stadium lighting investigations, gym HVAC upgrades and district roof replacements.
The presenter gave a rough order of magnitude of about $105–106 million for the projects currently out to bid, covering the major phase‑one sites. He described the district’s lease‑leaseback procurement steps: a request for qualifications issued Jan. 30, proposals received March 12, interviews on April 16 and a post‑interview clarification and evaluation memo completed April 28. Four contractors were interviewed, the presenter said, and the district will distribute follow‑up documents to contractors once legal and the board give final concurrence.
At San Marino High, updated renderings show an L‑shaped new medical‑arts building and a library addition; the project will require five temporary portable classrooms at the high school for construction sequencing. Because parts of the site lie on mapped fault lines, staff said they are pushing DSA to accept temporary placement off the most hazardous zones to avoid delay. Presenters said portable siting, phasing and sequencing are being coordinated with site leadership to minimize impact on instruction.
Other specifics the board heard: a concession‑building mural estimated under $10,000 is proceeding, gym HVAC upgrades include a fabric distribution product with an early rough cost estimate of about $3.6 million, and district‑wide roof replacements are beginning with a 30‑year warranty program. The presenters emphasized community outreach through the district’s bond subcommittee, regular principal briefings and public information releases.
Board members pressed staff about program timing and student safety. The presenters reiterated that student programs and testing remain the top priority and that work will be sequenced to avoid unnecessary disruption. The team described integrated security strategies — fencing, automated gates tied to vetted license‑plate recognition, cameras, gate sensors and loudspeaker notification pilots — and confirmed that all construction workers will be live‑scanned and that DSA requires an approved safety plan before work begins.
Next steps described by staff: finalize legal procurement documents, notify contractors per the evaluation memo and continue design development; staff estimated Carver groundbreaking in May of next year, other major sites in June, and an overall completion horizon for the major phase by July 2028. The board received the update and had no immediate vote on the presentation itself.
