FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified to Hold Facilities Master Plan Update Community Meetings
Fresno Unified invites interested parents and community members to attend one of seven meetings being held in August and September in an effort to update the district’s Facilities Master Plan.
The plan, approved in April 2009, provides guidance and vision for improving district facilities while anticipating future needs. The plan identified nearly $1 billion in school facility needs districtwide.
“Feedback from a variety of stakeholders is whole-heartedly encouraged, as it will help our Board of Education and staff prioritize our long list of facility needs,” -Superintendent Michael Hanson.
In August 2016, the Board of Education approved the placement of Measure X, a $225 million bond measure, on the November ballot.
Measure X would fund $225 million in repairs/upgrades by: improving classrooms, career-technical facilities, science labs, technology; repairing deteriorating restrooms, plumbing, air conditioning, wiring; removing asbestos/lead hazards; upgrading security cameras, lighting, fencing, fire safety; renovating, building, acquiring facilities/equipment; and securing state funds. The measure would maintain the current authorized tax rate.
Meeting dates:
Sunnyside High School Cafeteria – Monday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m.
Fresno High School Cafeteria – Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6 p.m.
Roosevelt High School Library – Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6 p.m.
McLane High School Cafeteria – Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m.
Hoover High School Cafeteria – Thursday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.
Edison High School Cafeteria – Monday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Bullard High School Cafeteria – Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m.
