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Mountain Views News Saturday, December 28, 2024

ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOLS END 2024 WITH $358 MILLION GIFT FROM TAXPAYERS

ARCADIA- In a pivotal decision that will impact the Arcadia Unified 
School District for generations to come, Arcadia voters have overwhelmingly 
approved Measure AS, a $358 million school facilities bond aimed at 
enhancing the safety, security, and educational environment for students 
and staff. 

The bond, which needed a 55% majority, received 13,052 yes votes and 
passed with 61.33% of voters in favor of the bond. The historic measure 
reflects the district's commitment to ensuring that Arcadia’s local schools 
continue to provide a top-tier education while meeting the evolving needs 
of the community. Arcadia Unified is one of the few school districts in the 
area that has seen enrollment growth, not decline.

Of the 26 school districts in Los Angeles County that placed facilities 
bonds on the November 2024 ballot, all but three passed. The state passage 
rate in California was much lower, with 70% of school districts passing 
their bond measures. 

“I’m very appreciative of the voters who supported this critical investment 
in our schools,” said Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. “The funding formula in California forces schools to ask their communities for support to complete any significant facilities 
upgrades to campuses, and our community has high expectations for an excellent education and schools for their children as they should.” 

The bond, which can fund facility improvements, will allocate money to a wide range of critical improvements, from upgrading classrooms and building structures to enhancing safety 
measures. These upgrades are designed to address both immediate and long-term needs, making the district's facilities more efficient, secure, and conducive to 21st-century learning. 

Measure AS will renovate outdated classrooms, integrate modern technology, and create flexible, collaborative spaces. New classrooms and specialized learning areas will also be built 
to accommodate growing enrollment numbers and the demand for specialized instruction, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, which have become 
increasingly essential in preparing students for the future. 

The Arcadia Unified School District created a Facilities Master Plan during the entire 2023-2024 school year. It was a lengthy and rigorous process that allowed input from students, parents, 
teachers, staff, and community members including local police and fire officials. In addition to a Facilities Master Plan Committee that held meetings throughout the year, each school 
had meetings to provide input, and a community-wide survey was conducted allowing for further input into the future design of Arcadia Unified schools. 

As with its most recent voter-approved measures, Measure I, a $218 million facilities bond passed in 2006, and Measure A, a $77 million parcel tax approved in 2017, a citizens’ oversight 
committee will oversee Measure AS expenditures and ensure transparency. 

For more information on Measure AS, you can visit www.ausd.net.


(New classroom building constructed at Holly Avenue in 2024 thanks to Measure I passed in 2006)

SGV MONROVIA TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROJECT 

The City’s contractor DBX will continue the Monrovia Traffic Signals Project to construct 
new traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at multiple intersections along 
Foothill Blvd. and Huntington Dr.

Local residents should expect on-street parking restrictions, temporary sidewalk and 
lane closures, and increased noise between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during 
construction hours, so please take note of posted construction parking signage.

In observance of the New Year’s holiday, no construction activities will take place on 
Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1.

For the week of January 2 to January 3, residents should expect the contractor to perform 
the following activities:

• Intersection of Huntington Dr. and Fifth Ave.

• Installation of Poles

During the week of January 6 to January 10, DBX will close eastbound traffic lanes for 
the duration of this work. To ensure continued flow of traffic, DBX will phase the work 
so that a single east-bound lane is closed at a time.

• January 6 to January 8: the outside eastbound lane will be closed.

Drivers are asked to avoid Foothill Blvd from Madison Ave to Mayflower Ave for the 
duration of the work. Additional lane closures are projected during the week of January 
13.

We recognize that construction can be messy and inconvenient, and thank you in advance 
for your cooperation and patience as we work through these improvements! 

Please note that schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility.

Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 256-8224


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