LOS ANGELES (June 12, 2026) – Today, the Los Angeles Unified Board of Education approved 37 school facilities projects totaling nearly $525 million, advancing the District's commitment to safe, healthy, and modern learning environments in all seven Board Districts.
“Our students deserve learning environments that reflect the future they are preparing to lead,” said Acting Superintendent Andrés E. Chait. “Through major modernization projects, along with important investments like shade structures over play areas and critical safety upgrades, we are creating modern, innovative spaces designed to support the next generation of learners and problem-solvers. These improvements are about more than facilities. They are about ensuring every student has the environment they need to thrive and succeed.”
The investments include nearly $497 million for seismic modernization projects at Normandie Elementary School, 107th Street Elementary School, and Narbonne High School, as well as new shade structures over play equipment at seven elementary schools—part of a planned Districtwide investment of approximately $40 million to bring shade and heat protection to campuses.
“It is always exciting to see improvements to our school sites and have an environment that our schools can be proud of,” said Board President Scott M. Schmerelson. “In addition to modernizing our facilities, we are working hard to keep them safer and more secure. While we consider these investments, we know that it is for the betterment of all Los Angeles Unified.”
“Every student deserves a safe, healthy, and modern learning environment," said Board Vice President Dr. Rocío Rivas. "Today’s investment of nearly $525 million in school facility improvements reflects our commitment to providing students across all seven Board Districts with the high-quality schools they deserve to learn, grow, and succeed."
These projects also support essential upgrades, including the replacement of aging roofs and HVAC systems, along with 21 priority projects identified by schools. These range from a new learning garden at Sharp Avenue Elementary and a soccer scoreboard at Bernstein High School to updated classroom furniture, enhanced secure entry systems, and improved campus fencing—targeted investments that directly address the unique needs of each school community.
"As we continue investing in safe and modernized learning environments, increased green space and shade structures, and critical improvements on all our campuses, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing every student with a safe, healthy, and welcoming place to learn,” said Board Member Nick Melvoin. “These projects will help ensure that future generations of students have the resources and environments they need to thrive.”
"I'm happy to support these continued investments in modernizing and safe proofing our school facilities," said Board Member Karla Griego. "Beyond places of learning for our students, or workplaces for our educators, our schools have also become community hubs for Los Angeles Unified and beyond. With every investment we make, it means expanding our mission to provide safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces for all."
“These projects are investments in our students, families, and entire community,” said Board Member Kelly Gonez. “I’m excited to celebrate the completion of these projects, including the shade structures and outdoor learning spaces in Board District 6."
“I am excited to approve and see bond dollars invested directly into improving and upgrading our school facilities,” said Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin. “I look forward to these investments making a real difference across our schools, including two large projects in Board District 7—107th Street Elementary School and Narbonne High School. Our students deserve safe, healthy, and modern learning environments.”
“From replacing seismically vulnerable buildings to planting a learning garden, every one of these projects reflects our promise to provide students with safe, welcoming spaces to learn and thrive,” said Chief Facilities Executive Krisztina Tokes.
The projects are funded through the District's voter-approved Bond Program and were unanimously recommended by the School Construction Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee.
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