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Tehachapi Unified School District

Tehachapi Unified School District

Bond Measure D Master Plan

2026 Facilities Master Plan

2026 Facilities Master Plan

2026 Summary of Facilities Master Plan

2026 Summary of Facilities Master Plan

Welcome!

The Tehachapi Unified School District Facilities Master Plan (2026–2031) establishes a long-range framework to modernize aging infrastructure, upgrade campus safety, and enhance early childhood and special education facilities districtwide. Bond Measure D works in tandem with state matching grants (over $22 million) to maximize local taxpayer dollars, prioritizing essential modernization and reinvestment into existing facilities over broad campus expansion.

 

Key Districtwide Priorities

  • Early Learning & Special Education: Construction of dedicated Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten classrooms, alongside upgraded Special Education learning environments featuring internal restrooms.

  • Middle & High School Upgrades: Modernization of aging classroom wings and science labs at Jacobsen Middle School, initiating Phase 1 of the Tehachapi High School Performing Arts Center, and constructing a new high school athletic stadium.

  • Essential Infrastructure & Safety: Districtwide replacements of aging roofs, central HVAC systems, campus security fencing, fire alarm systems, and optimized parking/drop-off circulation.

 

Financial & State Matching Strategy

Bond Measure D evaluates a $61 million local general obligation bond measure. Securing local bond funds allows Tehachapi USD to unlock approximately $22.4 million in State Modernization matching grants. When combined with district developer fees and existing capital funds, this strategic approach converts a $65 million local outlay into more than $88 million in overall capital improvements across every district campus.

Presentations

District Bond Analysis (July, 2026)

Measure D Presentation (2026)

July 2026 Facilities Master Plan Update (July, 2026)

District Wide Facilities Community Meeting (April 2, 2025)

Tehachapi High School Facilities Community Meeting (April 1, 2025)

Jacobsen Middle School Facilities Community Meeting (April 1, 2025)

Cummings Valley Elementary Facilities Community Meeting (April 9, 2025)

Golden Hills Elementary Facilities Community Meeting (April 10, 2025)

Tompkins Elementary Facilities Community Meeting (April 10, 2025)

Tehachapi Education Center Facilities Community Meeting (April 2, 2025)

District Office Facilities Community Meeting (April 2, 2025)