CHOOL Facility Budgets The following is an overview of the various accounts used to build and maintain our campuses. Examples for each of the funding accounts are included. As our facilities are an integral part of our campus culture, specifically athletics, we will soon be making some much-needed upgrades at some of our sites. See the info below the budget breakdown. Fund 40 ~ This account was established years ago to fund long-range projects in our facilities. One of the dedicated funding streams comes from site facility rentals (i.e., athletic fields, auditoriums, etc.). The profits from those rentals go into Fund 40. Expenditures are by site, with the monies raised by that site's facility use. All expenditures are restricted to Board approval. A few examples of the use of these funds would be track & field repair/renovation, bleacher & scoreboard replacement and repairs, pool maintenance and chemicals, weight room floor mats, and theater updates/renovations. Community Redevelopment Fund ~ This account is generated from County Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund and other Redevelopment Agency Assets. The funding is restricted to be used for facility construction, remodeling or deferred maintenance. We have primarily used the funds for district-wide deferred maintenance projects. Ongoing Routine Repair & Maintenance ~ The State requires that the District annually contribute three percent (3%) of the General Fund expenditures into this account. This is what is used to fund the day-to-day maintenance of our facilities. It has very restrictive guidelines for what expenditures it can be used for. Examples of these expenses are repair/replacement of HVAC systems, boiler units, carpeting, door locks, and restrooms. These are the monies we used to replace all of the toilets and restroom fixtures damaged in recent vandalism incidents. These funds are used to maintain safe facilities for all of our students and staff. Developer Fees ~ The District collects fees from individuals for permitting of new buildings or additions to existing homes. Part of those fees to go the elementary and high school districts in the area they are building. These fees are based on student population growth and are allocated district-wide, not site specific. The guidelines for what these funds can be used for are very restrictive and they must also be used in a timely manner. Funds can be saved for a couple of years for a large project, for example, refurbishing football fields, redoing parking lots, updating classroom modular buildings, etc., but must be spent within five years. The premise behind these fees is to fund the school facilities necessary to accommodate student growth and/or maintain existing levels of services. Bonds ~ Measure W - This is a District-wide Bond that funded modernization of existing buildings in our District. It also provided funds to build Foresthill High School, a new library, theater, student services, and gym at Colfax High School, a new Science & Social Science building at Placer High School, and a new theater/student service/admin building and gym at Del Oro High School. Measure D - This Bond is specific to Del Oro High School and was approved by the voters in those boundaries. Measure G - This Bond is specific to Placer High School and was approved by the voters in those boundaries. The District has prioritized a series of athletic facility upgrades at several high schools, including Colfax High School, Del Oro High School, Placer High School, and Foresthill High School, aimed at improving the overall student-athlete experience. Colfax High School received a new field turf and track last Fall. A dedication took place honoring long- time teacher/coach Tony Martello during the opening of the stadium. Del Oro High School and Placer High School will each receive new field turf to replace existing turf that has deteriorated over the past few years. The turf replacements are due to a warranty issue, and the District is paying a fraction of the cost of installing brand new turf. Additionally, as part of the warranty agreement, the track at Foresthill High School will be resurfaced for approximately half of the usual cost. The school will also receive a new football scoreboard, replacing the current one that is no longer operational. Additionally, the District will be installing scoreboards for both softball and baseball. These additions will enhance the experience and operations by providing improved visibility for athletes, coaches, and spectators. “These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality facilities for our students-athletes and community,” said Peter Efstathiu, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. “We’re working to schedule these improvements during periods with fewer campus activities, hoping to ensure that they can be completed efficiently while limiting interruptions.” Construction timelines and installation details will be communicated to each school community as the projects move forward. The District appreciates the patience and support of students, staff, families, and community members during these upgrades and looks forward to the positive impact they will have on our school campuses. The current projects are expected to be completed before the 2026-27 school year and are being funded through the restricted Capital Outlay Fund 40 budget.
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