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Merced Union High School District Facilities Needs Presentation 2019

District Overview Over 100 years of educating local students Merced Union High School District ฀ Merced Union High School District has a long history having provided education to local children since it was established in 1915. ฀ Merced Union HSD serves a population of approximately 177,142 residents in the cities of Atwater, Livingston, and Merced as well as unincorporated areas of Merced County. ฀ The District currently operates six comprehensive high schools, one continuation school for grades 9-12, one community day school, one independent study school, and one adult school. ฀ Merced Union HSD schools have served the community well, but are showing their age. 2

While Our Schools Look Good on the Outside… 3

Antiques Road Show Antique fixtures show just how old the site is. Merced Union High School District Windows from another era Outdated electrical systems Antiquated facilities and fixtures 4

Antiques Road Show Antique fixtures show just how old the site is. Merced Union High School District While still functional, old HVAC units are not energy efficient Buildings are showing their age 5

So if our fixtures and equipment are antiques, how about our infrastructure? 6

Site Facility Needs Energy efficiency improvements will save District money Merced Union High School District Outdated electrical systems must be updated Deteriorating plumbing systems must be replaced Old HVAC units need to be replaced with energy efficient models 7

Site Facility Needs Aging facilities need to modernized Merced Union High School District Electrical systems must Restrooms need modernization be upgraded 8

Site Facility Needs Improvements must to be made Merced Union High School District Leaky roofs need to be Health and safety Aging windows must be replaced repaired or replaced improvements are needed 9

Site Facility Needs Aging facilities need to modernized Merced Union High School District Dilapidated buildings need more than simple patching 10

Site Facility Needs Deteriorating facilities need modernization Merced Union High School District Deteriorating temporary portable classrooms need to be replaced School facilities need repairs 11

Site Facility Needs Career educational facilities and labs need modernization Merced Union High School District Career training facilities should be improved 12

Site Facility Needs P.E. fields and facilities need improvement Merced Union High School District P.E. fields and facilities should be improved for school and community use 13

Site Facility Needs Science labs and classrooms must be modernized Merced Union High School District New 21 st century classrooms and labs must be built to accommodate growth 14

General Obligation Bond Measure District can generate $125.0 million in G.O. bond proceeds Merced Union High School District ฀ G.O. bonds fund projects such as the renovation of existing classrooms and school facilities, as well as construction of new schools and classrooms. Similar to a home loan, G.O. bonds are typically repaid over 25 to 30 years. ฀ The loan repayment comes from a tax on all taxable property - residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial - located within the District’s boundaries. ฀ Several other districts in Merced County have approved a school improvement bond measure for their schools, some have passed multiple measures. Merced HSD last passed a G.O. bond measure in 2008, over 10 years ago. 15

Why a G.O. Bond? A school improvement bond measure has benefits for all Merced Union High School District ฀ Betuer learning environment for local students – Good schools contribute to increased community safety, higher property values, and provide education and job training for tomorrow’s community members. ฀ Economic boost – By law, funds from the proposed measure must be spent on local school facility improvements, thus creating additional jobs and boosting the area economy. ฀ Keeping money in the classrooms – Energy efficiency improvements (windows, HVAC, solar, etc.) and critical facility repairs that can be paid for by a G.O. bond will provide more funding for instruction. ฀ Taxpayer safeguards are in place – Funds raised cannot be taken by the State and must be spent locally; in addition, expenditures must be annually reviewed by an independent citizens’ oversight commituee 16

Timelines & Next Steps Merced Union High School District ● Complete a list of potential projects ● Survey Voters ● Board makes final decision (including SFID) March 2020 Election ● Primary Election (lower turnout) ● Merced College Bond ● State Bond November 2020 Election ● General Presidential Election (highest turnout)