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Repair and Modernize Local High Schools

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) is proud to serve over 12,500 students across our seven comprehensive high schools – Buena Park High School, Fullerton Union High School, La Habra High School, Sonora High School, Sunny Hills High School, Troy High School, and La Vista/La Sierra High Schools. Since 1893, FJUHSD has provided quality education and engagement that prepares students in
the cities of Fullerton, Buena Park, and La Habra for success in college and the workforce after graduation.

  • Education has changed since our high schools were built decades ago and local classrooms and labs need to be modernized to meet current educational standards. Some of our high school classrooms have not been upgraded in over 50 years and are so outdated that electrical systems cannot handle a classroom of computers. Upgrades and updates are needed to support current instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math that students need for success in college and in-demand careers.

  • Despite our students’ successes, most of our high schools were built over 70 years ago and require the removal of hazardous materials like lead pipes and asbestos, termite-infested wood needs replaced, and buildings need to be retrofitted to make them earthquake safe. In addition to these needed repairs, several schools require modernization to comply with modern health and safety codes and to improve access for students with disabilities.

  • Since the State does not provide dedicated funding for school facility improvements, FJUHSD is considering placing a $377 million school facility improvement bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. This measure would provide locally controlled funding to repair and upgrade local high schools, including:

    • Removing hazardous materials like asbestos and lead pipes from older school sites
    • Repairing and replacing termite-infested support beams and wood, leaking roofs, and damaged pipes and plumbing
    • Upgrading older high schools and athletic facilities so they meet current health and safety codes and provide access for students with disabilities
    • Upgrading dated labs and classrooms to meet 21st-century standards to set students up for success in college and future careers

  • A local school facility improvement bond measure would require mandatory fiscal accountability protections, including:

    • An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and annual audits would help ensure funds are spent properly
    • All funds would be locally controlled to support local high schools only
    • No funds could be taken by the State or used for administrator salaries
    • Help make local high schools eligible for state matching funds that will otherwise go to schools in other communities

For additional information, please contact us at facilities@fjuhsd.org or 714-870-2811.