Liz Randall

This Facility Improvement Plan for Pleasant Ridge Union School District, updated as a 2025 revision, outlines strategies to address evolving facility needs and reconfigure existing infrastructure. The plan details specific improvement projects and a comprehensive deferred maintenance strategy for Alta Sierra Elementary School, Cottage Hill Elementary School, Magnolia Intermediate School, and Arete Charter Academy. Key areas of focus include roofing, HVAC systems, fire alarms, exterior paint, flooring, and asphalt. All probable costs are adjusted for inflation through 2027 to support the District's ongoing facility planning and funding.

This Facility Improvement Plan for the Pleasant Ridge School District details comprehensive architectural and engineering assessments of current facilities across its elementary and intermediate schools, as well as the district office. It identifies existing conditions, outlines future program improvement needs, and establishes deferred maintenance criteria. The plan proposes specific improvements for each school site, addressing critical areas such as parking, drop-off zones, playgrounds, restrooms, and STEM classrooms, and evaluates key building systems including roofing, HVAC, and fire alarms. The objective is to provide a detailed roadmap for facility adaptation, reconfiguration, and maintenance, serving as a foundational tool for both immediate needs and long-term planning.

The board report includes a summary of checks issued, covering various expenses such as student services, maintenance, utilities (propane, electricity, and water), copier services, and transportation. It also encompasses curriculum-related expenses, legal services, and contributions to employee benefits and food programs. The report details specific allocations for different school sites and programs within the district.

The board report includes checks issued for various expenses such as Mindset Math PD, AS Supplies, Arete Supplies, postage, mileage, and stale-dated checks. Payments were made to various vendors and individuals for services and supplies related to maintenance, garden, celebrations, student curriculum, office needs, and electricity. Additional expenses covered include propane, student services, engineering, copier services, transportation, and refunds. Specific projects and activities such as ELO, wellness programs, and conference room upgrades were also funded.

The board report includes checks issued from July 31, 2023, through September 1, 2023. The checks cover a range of expenses, including supplies, maintenance, curriculum, and services for various programs such as Arete and ELO. Noteworthy expenditures include district camera upgrades, playground maintenance, legal services, and contributions to employee benefits. The report also details expenses related to specific projects like conference room upgrades and technology services.