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What's Next for Measure J? (Construction At A Glance)

Posted Date: 4/21/25 (4:38 PM)
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Over the last month, we've shared how our community shaped Measure J, our 6 District Standards guiding every project, and DSA Approval. Now, let's talk about what's ahead!

Modernization is happening in two phases - carefully planned to minimize disruption while delivering equitable, high-quality upgrades to every WCSD elementary school.
Rotating images describing the phases and timelines for Measure J construction.
Phase 1: Interior
  • Upgraded classrooms featuring new lighting (skylights + fixtures), fresh paint, window coverings, modern flooring, and refined built-in & flexible storage to increase available learning space
  • Refreshed multipurpose rooms (MPRs) → transitioning from traditional "lunch rooms" to cafe-style spaces that foster connection & relationship-building, while also serving as modernized hubs for community events
  • Library updates to enhance student learning & access to resources
  • Upgraded offices & tiered support spaces to better serve students and staff
Phase 2: Exterior
  • New playgrounds, outdoor learning areas, and added shade & picnic areas to support active play and engaged learning
  • Improved accessibility for inclusivity and ease of campus navigation
  • Enhanced campus security → Every school will have a single, secure entry point while maintaining safe exit plans. Perimeter fencing will offer additional security.
  • Permanent, pre-built learning spaces to ensure we have adequate space for our growing communities and class sizes

The goal? Every WCSD elementary school will be transformed by Fall 2027!
Each construction period will take place over 10 weeks each summer - an aggressive timeline to ensure minimal disruption to students and the community. All work will follow city noise ordinance rules to be mindful of our surrounding neighborhoods.

While most campuses will complete Phase 1 before Phase 2, some projects may be adjusted based on material availability or DSA approvals - allowing us to keep progress moving forward efficiently!

A quick note on furniture: Classroom furniture was previously upgraded thanks to Measure D (passed in 2016) - Measure J builds on that investment by enhancing the learning spaces around it.

What's Next?
We're shifting from planning to progress! Starting in June, we'll bring you progress updates every few weeks as Summer 2025 construction gets underway across our campuses.

Stay tuned - big changes are coming!

To learn more about Measure J, click here