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Basic Construction Data
These are average costs based on the allowances provided in the state’s School
Facility Program. Costs will vary by location, the local building economy, and the type of
facilities needed to support a district’s educational program.
Cost per
student*
Students
per
school
Construction
cost per
school
Square
feet per
student
School
site size
(acres)**
Cost per
square
foot
Land cost at
25% of
construction
cost
Total cost
(millions)
Elementary $14,774 600 $8,864,400 71 9.6 $208 $2,216,100 $11.05
Middle $15,990 1,000 $15,990,000 85 21.9 $188 $3,997,500 $19.99
High $20,059 1,800 $36,106,200 92 44.5 $218 $9,026,550 $45.13
*Costs based on twice the state share (as of September 28, 2006) provided in the “School Facility Program.” Includes design fees,
furniture, equipment, and construction.
**Based on the number of students per school and the guidelines in School Site Analysis and Development, 2000 Edition.
State General Obligation Bond History
1982 $500 million 1992 (Nov) $900 million
1984 $450 million 1994 (June) $1 billion (failed by .4%)
1986 $800 million 1996 (Mar) $2 billion
1988 (June) $800 million 1998 (Nov) $6.7 billion (for 4 years)
1988 (Nov) $800 million 2002 (Nov) $11.4 billion
1990 (June) $800 million 2004 (Mar) $10 billion
1990 (Nov) $800 million 2006 (Nov) $7.33 billion
1992 (June) $1.9 billion
Proposition 1D
In November 2006, the state’s voters approved Proposition 1D, authorizing $10.4 billion
in bonds for the repair and modernization of kindergarten to university school facilities.
Proposition 1D was approved by 56.6 percent of the voters.
The funds from Proposition 1D for K–12 public schools break down as follows:
Project Allocations
New Construction
Modernization
Charter School Facilities
Career Technical Education
Joint Use Projects
Severely Overcrowded Schools
High Performance Schools
Proposition 1D
$1.9 billion
$3.30 billion
$0.5 billion ($500 million)
$0. 5 billion ($500 million)
$0.029 billion ($29 million)
$1 billion
$0.1 billion ($100 million)
The state bond funds are allocated to K–12 school districts and county offices of
education through the State Allocation Board (SAB). The Office of Public School
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