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Board hears COC report and bond project updates; Measure HS balance at about $48.3M
Summary
The Citizens Oversight Committee and facilities director reported on Measure D and HS expenditures, recent issuances and project progress (Mountain View modernization ~80% complete; El Monte synthetic turf installation underway); the board discussed Army Corps review delays for a field project.
Cathy Heredia, chair of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC), presented the COC’s annual report on Measure D and Measure HS bond expenditures and project visits. Norma Macias, director of facilities, summarized bond issuance history and project budgets, saying Measure D (passed 2008) originally authorized $148 million and that recent issuances included $13,778,540 with an ending balance of about $21,290,597; Measure HS (2018) series C issuance was $19,730,000 with an ending balance around $48,320,382.
Macias walked the board through current and planned projects: Mountain View High School modernization (about 80% complete), Arroyo High School gym modernization (HVAC and finishes completed), El Monte track and field (synthetic turf installation started), and the Rosemead Adult Education Complex groundbreaking scheduled for April 16. She noted funding sources commonly include bond proceeds, state matching funds and ESSER for certain HVAC work.
Trustees asked about Army Corps of Engineers' review delays for a South El Monte track project; Dr. Lin explained federal staffing and backlog are slowing approvals and staff will continue to press the Corps for review. Architects from HMC described design priorities at Arroyo, including a new theater to support performing‑arts CTE programs.
Why it matters: The district is managing multiple multi‑year capital projects funded by voter‑approved bonds; schedule and cost risks include federal review timelines and global construction‑material pressures. The board asked staff to ensure historic elements (especially at El Monte High School) are preserved as projects advance.
What’s next: Staff will continue OAC (owner/architect/contractor) meetings, report on final closeout items as sites finish construction, and bring architectural/engineering amendments for board approval when required.
