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Measure G - Placer

Measure G (Placer)

Purpose

A duly called election was held in the District on November 6, 2018, and the returns were thereafter canvassed pursuant to law. At the election there was submitted to and approved by the requisite fifty-five percent (55%) vote of the qualified electors of the SFID voting on the following measure for incurring bonded indebtedness:

To repair/upgrade aging classrooms/labs/facilities at Placer High School; repair deteriorating roofs/plumbing/bathrooms; upgrade math/computer/ engineering labs and vocational/career education classrooms; maintain safe drinking water; improve safety/security systems; shall the measure for Placer High School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 of Placer Union High School District issuing $42,100,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, averaging $2,447,000 raised annually until 2050, rates estimated at $27 per $100,000 assessed valuation be adopted, with independent oversight/audits, funding for Placer High School only.

Oversight Committee

Earl Wilson

Chairperson At-Large Community Member

Craig Nowicki

Parent/Guardian

Brian Whigam

At-Large Community Member

Eric Duchaine

Senior Citizens' Organization Member

Jack Pchelkin

At-Large Community Member

Meetings

Past Agendas & Minutes

Thank You to our Placer High School communities for helping create, rebuild and enhance the amazing PHS campus!

A modern building with large blue-tinted windows and a flowering tree in front.

A modern, light-colored building with large windows stands under a clear blue sky.

  • Three dark green benches are placed on a patterned brick and concrete walkway in front of a building.
  • A tan building with the text 'EARL CRABBE EST. 1936 GYMNASIUM' above its entrance.
  • Buildings with red tile roofs flank a spacious lawn area with a mature tree.
  • Rows of books are neatly arranged on shelves in a bright, contemporary library.
  • A modern dining area with curved booths, round tables, and chairs, featuring signage for 'the HILL DELI' and 'PLACERdelicioso'.
  • A person in a yellow shirt walks down a modern staircase with wooden accents and large windows.

Construction and Project Update

Program Update: May 27, 2022

Architectural floor plan of a 2nd-floor office space with labeled rooms and areas.

Rendering of Student Services 800 Building Remodel

Learning Commons

  • Wall and floor tiling is in progress in all restrooms.
  • Painting throughout the interior is nearing completion and carpet installation is in progress.
  • Exterior - scaffolding has been partially removed.
  • Exterior tiling is in progress.
  • Construction workers are tiling a wall in a room with large windows.
  • A modern building under construction with scaffolding on the side.
  • A modern building under construction with large windows and scaffolding.

Earl Crabbe Gymnasium

Flatwork has been demolished on the north end. Inside the weight room the storm drain area is being excavated in preparation for repairs. On the south side of the gym rough grading is in progress.

Below are renderings of the outside and inside and even a Game Night look at the renovated gym to come!

  • The exterior of the Earl Crabbe Gymnasium, established in 1936, with people walking on the sidewalk.
  • Four individuals stand in a bright, modern room with polished wooden floors and large windows.
  • The Earl Crabbe Gymnasium, established in 1936, is illuminated at dusk with people walking by.
  • Construction materials, including large blue pipes, are laid out on a dirt path next to a building.
  • Construction site with large pipes exposed in a dug trench.
  • Construction site with a white building, dirt piles, and heavy machinery.

Music Suite Relocation

The relocation of the band and choir programs into the 100 Wing is complete! Music is being played and sung! The new space brings almost 1,750 additional square feet to the illustrious program and will become a premiere center for music arts on the campus and the city of Auburn.

  • A boy in a striped shirt walks towards a whiteboard with musical notes in a classroom.
    Band Room
  • A diverse group of students practice in a band room, with instruments like saxophones and drums visible.
    Band Room
  • A music instructor leads a band rehearsal in a classroom with students seated with instruments.
    Band Room
  • Three people are organizing boxes in a music room with a grand piano and chairs.
    Choir Room
  • People are gathered in a room with chairs and boxes, some are sitting and others are standing.
    Choir Room

Teacher Collaboration Spaces

PUHSD has been assessing the school’s current and future facility needs. We initially researched the cost and feasibility of constructing a new classroom building on the lower Placer campus, with a focus on maximizing the value of Measure G bond funds.

The TCC in the 100 and 500 Wings are almost finished!

  • Construction materials, including a ladder and scaffolding, are present in a room with green and gray walls.
    100 Wing TCC
  • Construction in progress: exposed ceiling pipes, gray walls, and new cabinetry.
    100 Wing TCC
  • An empty room with a bright green wall, exposed ceiling, and a red door.
    100 Wing TCC
  • Three workers in safety vests are actively working on a construction site, with tools and equipment visible.
    500 Wing TCC
  • Interior view of a room under construction with exposed ceiling infrastructure and tools.
    500 Wing TCC
  • Construction workers are installing a new ceiling in an unfinished interior space.
    500 Wing TCC

Rendering of New Learning Commons

21st Century Classroom Learning Environment

By taking this approach, more bond funds will be available to upgrade existing classrooms and facilities with additional 21st-century furniture and state-of-the-art technology. This 21st-century classroom design provides a flexible, collaborative learning environment, allowing students and teachers to work independently or in teams, which will ultimately lead to an increase in positive student outcomes.

  • Exterior view of Placer High School's Learning Commons, featuring a beige facade and large windows.
  • A clean, modern utility room with white cabinets, a double sink, and a bright green accent wall.
  • A modern lounge area with lime green chairs, a white sofa, and a large screen.
  • A modern lounge area with a green accent wall, a large TV, and comfortable seating.

Financial and Audit Statement