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Santa Ana Unified School District
School Leaders is honored to have partnered with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to manage the Measure G bond program, a transformative initiative aimed at modernizing aging facilities, expanding educational capacity, and enhancing student learning environments. Our comprehensive approach ensured that each project was completed efficiently, aligning with SAUSD's goals for improved functionality and safety. Over the seven-year program (2008–2015), School Leaders collaborated closely with SAUSD to plan and execute a series of facility enhancements. Our involvement encompassed project management, compliance assessments, and strategic planning to ensure that each initiative met the district's standards and state requirements.
$594.4 million (bond and state funding combined)
2010–2011
- Construction of 450 new classrooms to alleviate overcrowding and meet enrollment growth.
- Renovation of 840 classrooms, modernizing learning environments with 21st-century technology
- Installation of 600 Smart Boards, enabling innovative teaching methods district-wide
- Removal of 580 portable classrooms, reclaiming 12 acres of open space for outdoor learning and recreation.
- Completion of 35 additional projects using strategic savings and funding.
- Program Planning: Developed and implemented a Facilities Master Plan aligning bond-funded projects with district priorities and educational goals.
- Project Management: Oversaw construction and modernization projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinated with school boards, community groups, and state agencies to secure funding, manage approvals, and maintain transparency.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Managed the bond program budget to maximize funding, ensuring every dollar was spent effectively on enhancing student outcomes.
- Risk Mitigation: Identified and addressed challenges related to construction, scheduling, and funding shortfalls to ensure project success.
- Coordinating large-scale projects across multiple sites while minimizing disruption to schools.
- Managing inflation and rising construction costs during the program’s duration.
- Ensuring alignment of facilities with rapidly evolving educational standards and technological needs.
- Leveraged state matching funds to more than double the program’s financial impact.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget, exceeding original voter expectations.
- Improved the quality, safety, and sustainability of facilities for thousands of students and staff.
- Enhanced community trust through transparent communication and visible results.
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