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Measure L - 2020 Bond

SMUHSD Celebrates Completion of Measure L Construction Projects 

You are invited to join the San Mateo Union High School District to celebrate the completion of construction on two projects!

Aragon High School - Baseball and Flex Field

Please join Aragon High School in celebrating the completion of construction of its new Baseball and flex field at a ribbon cutting ceremony on:

Tuesday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m. 

just prior to the first pitch of Aragon’s home baseball game against Burlingame High 

at 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
 

Mills High School - Site Improvements Project

Please join Mills High School in celebrating the completion of construction of the school’s site improvements project at a ribbon cutting ceremony on:

Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. 

 just prior to the school’s incoming 9th grade orientation and open house 

 at 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae

The San Mateo Union High School District and Aragon and Mills High Schools wish to extend their gratitude to the voters and taxpayers of our District for their support of Measure L - a $385 million general obligation bond to make improvements to facilities across the District. 

Bond Projects Update

May 4, 2023 Measure L Update

The San Mateo Union High School District wishes to extend its gratitude to the voters and taxpayers of our District for their support of Measure L - a $385 million general obligation bond to make improvements to facilities across the District. On December 17, 2020, the Board approved a bond project list and bond issuance schedule which served to launch projects under Measure L.  

Moody’s Investors Service maintains a Aaa rating on Measure L. This is the best possible rating for a general obligation bond and reflects the District’s ability to repay debt. This means Measure L is a solid investment for our taxpayers in addition to being a great investment for the future of our students and their schools.  

On May 4, 2023, the Board heard an update on Measure L summer projects.

The latest bond construction projects in the San Mateo Union High School District are highlighted in a recent series of videos just released by the District. Videos produced in English and Spanish feature projects across the District funded by Measure L - a $385 million general obligation bond approved by voters in 2020; Measure O approved by voters in 2010 and deferred maintenance projects. Included in the series are shorter sizzle reels featuring modernization projects, safety-related construction and the District’s athletics facilities. The videos can be viewed on the District’s YouTube Channel.

The District wishes to extend its gratitude to voters and taxpayers for their support of Measures L and O. The District’s robust construction program provides state of the art facilities - making its schools ideal environments for current and future students to learn and grow. Learn more about current projects below. 

San Mateo High Breaks Ground on New Gym

Collage of SMHS Groundbreaking Ceremony


Burlingame High Breaks Ground on New Gym

BHS Groundbreaking Collage

 

 

Mills Construction Update Summer 2024

Phase 2 of the Site Improvements Project at Mills High School began Summer 2024 and is slated for completion Fall of 2024.

    

 

Completed Projects

Aragon High School Baseball & FlexField Project

 

San Mateo High School Tennis Court Relocation & Baseball Improvements Project

In May 2022, the Board of Trustees approved a Project for a new gymnasium to be constructed on the existing tennis courts at San Mateo High School, resulting in an additional Board approved project to construct seven new tennis courts, two lighted, and the replacement of the existing displaced batting cages at San Mateo High School.  Also included in the project was safety improvements to the baseball and softball fields to include completion of the perimeter fence and construction of two new bullpens. A scoreboard and complete perimeter fence will be added to the existing softball field.

 

Aragon High School Transite Encapsulation

Hillsdale High School Transite & Site Improvements

Mills High School Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting - March 2023

Mills Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting Collage

 

Capuchino High School Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting - November 2022

Photo collage of CHS ribbon cutting ceremony at Capuchino

 

Summer 2022 Completed Projects

In the summer of 2022 work was completed on:

  • Burlingame Building A HVAC and Roof Replacement
  • Hillsdale Domestic Water Pipe Replacement
  • District-Wide Public Address System Project
  • District-Wide Path of Travel Lighting Project

Field Renovations at Mills and Capuchino High Schools - Completed October 2020

 

Views of Mills and Capuchino High Schools New Athletic Fields

 

Construction began in May 2020 at Mills and Capuchino High Schools to provide dramatic improvements to fields and stadiums at the schools. The project at Capuchino replaced the grass field with synthetic turf at the school’s stadium field. 

The project at Mills included the same synthetic turf of the school’s stadium field. Synthetic turf fields are less costly to maintain. They reduce a large carbon footprint created by natural fields and allow teams to practice and play even if the weather is inclement. These projects will bring Mills and Capuchino into greater parity with the other four comprehensive schools in terms of facilities. Both stadium projects were budgeted at $2.3 million each and were completed in October 2020. 

Surveillance Cameras - Completed June 2020

Close up pictire of a surveillance camera

In June 2020 work began to install new surveillance cameras at schools across the District. The Board of Trustees is committed to providing a school environment that promotes the safety of students, staff, and visitors to school grounds. The Board also recognizes the importance of protecting District property, facilities, and equipment from vandalism and theft. The total cost for the project was $1.6 million. Work was completed over the summer of 2020.