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Glendale Unified School District

Preparing Our Students for Their Future!

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GUSD School Improvement Bond Measure

Safe, modern learning environments are critical for student achievement. 
 

Preparing students for their future means providing learning environments that are safe, modern, and built to support student success. Investing in our schools helps ensure every student has the resources and surroundings they need to thrive.

 

Key Focus Areas

Glendale Unified School District serves approximately 25,000 students in preschool through high school across more than 30 schools in Glendale, La Crescenta, and Montrose. With 10 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 26 California Distinguished Schools, nationally recognized language immersion programs, and a 92% graduation rate, Glendale Unified is recognized for academic performance that significantly exceeds state and regional averages. Through rigorous academics and career technical education pathways that connect directly with our local workforce needs, GUSD prepares students for success in college, career, and beyond.

While GUSD schools are well-maintained, some buildings are over 100 years old and are continuously used by thousands of students. Each building faces significant infrastructure challenges, including deteriorating classrooms, outdated plumbing, gas lines, heating and cooling systems, leaky roofs, and aging electrical wiring. Some older facilities also require the removal or remediation of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, and mold.

 

Aging Facilities

Many school buildings are decades old, with some over 100 years old, requiring significant modernization to continue serving students safely and effectively.

Critical Infrastructure Upgrades

Essential building systems, including plumbing, gas lines, HVAC, electrical wiring, and roofing, need replacement or upgrades to improve reliability, efficiency, and functionality.

Health, Safety, and Learning Environments

Addressing hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, and mold, while renovating deteriorating classrooms, helps ensure safe, healthy, and supportive learning spaces for students and staff.

The Need for Modernization

Our schools are well-maintained, but many essential building systems have reached the end of their useful life. Bond funding would help modernize critical infrastructure to provide safe, reliable learning environments for students.

Modernizing Building Systems

Outdated heating and cooling systems impact comfort and reliability. Bond funding would help modernize essential building systems.

Underground Infrastructure

Aging water and utility lines require frequent repairs. Bond funding would help upgrade critical infrastructure beneath our schools.

Replace Aging Roofs

Aging roofs can cause leaks and water damage. Bond funding would help protect classrooms through long-term roofing improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have additional questions? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help!

  • Bond funds are dedicated to long-term facility improvements and cannot be used for salaries or daily operating expenses.

  • [Insert district-specific explanation.]

  • Updates will be shared through district communications and public reports.

  • District leaders, staff members and community members have worked diligently over the past several months to examine current challenges, future enrollment projections, and long-term facility needs in our district.

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • Anyone who resides within our district boundaries is eligible to vote. Election day is Tuesday, February 10. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters may cast their ballot at their regular polling location.

  • Make plans to join us at one of our Community Bond Presentations: 

    January 14 | 6 p.m.
    Elementary School

    January 28 | 6 p.m.
    Middle School

    February 4 | 6 p.m.
    Administration Building

    Can't make it to one of these events? Email us and someone will be in touch! 

Bond Amount: [Insert Amount]
Estimated Tax Impact: [Insert Simple Explanation]
Use of Funds: Capital improvements only

Planning & Design: [Timeframe]
Construction Begins: [Timeframe]
Estimated Completion: [Timeframe Range]

Projects will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to students and families.

California law requires that local school bond funds be used only for voter-approved school facility improvements. If approved, the measure would include strong taxpayer protections including: 

  • Every dollar would remain local and could only be spent on Glendale Unified schools; no funds can be taken by the state or federal governments
  • An independent Citizens' Oversight Committee would be required to review all spending
  • Independent annual financial and performance audits would be conducted regularly
  • All bond spending would be publicly reported
  • Bond funds cannot be used for administrator salaries or pensions

  • Bond Amount: [Insert Amount]
    Estimated Tax Impact: [Insert Simple Explanation]
    Use of Funds: Capital improvements only

  • Planning & Design: [Timeframe]
    Construction Begins: [Timeframe]
    Estimated Completion: [Timeframe Range]

    Projects will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to students and families.

  • California law requires that local school bond funds be used only for voter-approved school facility improvements. If approved, the measure would include strong taxpayer protections including: 

    • Every dollar would remain local and could only be spent on Glendale Unified schools; no funds can be taken by the state or federal governments
    • An independent Citizens' Oversight Committee would be required to review all spending
    • Independent annual financial and performance audits would be conducted regularly
    • All bond spending would be publicly reported
    • Bond funds cannot be used for administrator salaries or pensions

Community Presentations

Join us to learn more about this bond proposal and how it will impact all students in the district!

Thursday, January 15

6 p.m. - Elementary School

Wednesday, January 28

6 p.m. - Middle School

Thursday, February 5

6 p.m. - Administration Building

Building Tomorrow, Together

This bond represents a shared investment in our students and our community’s future. Follow us on social media and download the ParentSquare App to receive important updates and stay informed on the latest projects happening in our district.