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Measure R Bond Updates

School Modernization Projects Completed with Measure R Bond Funds 

(Last Updated: March 27, 2026)

On March 3, 2020, Measure R was approved with a 65.7% yes vote by the Franklin-McKinley School District-San Jose community. The Franklin-McKinley School District will receive 80 million in funds through a series of project phases to make necessary upgrades to school facilities.

We thank our community for the upgrades the district was able to complete for the safety of our staff and students:

McKinley School: Parking & Blacktop Resurface, Roof Replacement. Cost: $3,930,8344.00 (Measure R funding). 

Santee School: Fire System Upgrade, Field & Track Upgrade, Playground and Parking Lot Paving, Roof Replacement, Solar Array Installation. Cost: $5,001,224.00. (Measure R Funding)

Kennedy School: Fire System Upgrade, Landscape and New Outdoor Improvements, New Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Units, Playground & Parking Lot Paving, Restroom Remodel, Security Cameras, Exterior Lighting, Site Security Fencing, Gates, Tree Removal, Under Solar Panel Beautification. Cost: $3,788,158.00 (Measure R Funding).

Jeanne Meadows School: Modernization of Campus currently in progress.  Completion August 2026. Cost: $11,589,723.00 (Measure R Funding).

 

Franklin Elementary Modernization: Security Fencing, Hazardous Abatement, New Field Turf, Window Coverings, Replaced Old Portables with New Construction Buildings, Kinder Shade Structure, Lighting Upgrade, Energy Management System. Cost: $9,363,723.00 (Measure R Funding).

Capt. Jason Dahl Elementary: New Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Systems, Landscape & Outdoor improvements, Network Infrastructure Upgrade, Parking lot and Playground Resurfacing, Restroom Remodel, Security Camera, and Exterior lighting upgrades. Cost: $4,171,774.00 (Measure R Funding).

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Measure R - Dahl - Restroom Renovation

Los Arboles Elementary: Landscape & Outdoor Improvements, Parking and Blacktop Paving, New Roof.  Cost: $1,689,996.00 (Measure R Funding).

Bridges Academy: Fire System Upgrade, Heating, Ventilation, Air condition Units, Landscape & Outdoor Improvements, New Athletic Field, New Track, Softball Field, Soccer Field, Parking & Playground Paving, Roof Replacement, Security Cameras, Exterior Lighting, Site Security Fencing, Gates, Tree Services.  Cost: $10,414,573.00 (Measure R Funding).   

Sylvandale Middle School: Accessibility Improvements, Fire System Upgrade, Landscaping & Outdoor Improvements, New Athletic Field, New Track, Softball Field, Soccer Field, Roof Replacement, Security Cameras, Exterior Lighting, Site Security Fencing, Gates, and Tree Services. Cost: $9,713,572.00 (Measure R Funding).  

Shirakawa School: Landscaping and Outdoor Improvements, Parking and Playground Paving, Roof Replacement, Site Security Fencing, Gates, and Tree Services. Cost: $1,204,104.00 (Measure R funding).   

Communications Hill - New School: The District plans to build a new school at Communications Hill. The 2 phases for plan design had been completed. (Measure R funding).