Things are looking up when it comes to Measure A bond projects in the Manteca Unified School District.
One of the eight initial Measure A projects is completed, three are in the construction phase, two are being reviewed by the state, and two are in conceptual planning.
The $260 million bond measure was approved by voters in November 2020 for the purpose of modernizing existing school facilities.
The highest profile projects — based on height and location — are at the 58 year-old East Union High campus and the 104 year-old Manteca High campus. Two-story classroom building are under construction at both high schools.
The steel frame of the new two-story building housing 30 classrooms and a media center is complete at East Union High.
Manteca Unified Director of Facilities and Maintenance Aaron Bowers noted light gauge steel framing continues on the building going up along North Union Road.
During the summer, the north parking lot was completely removed and reconstructed with a new dedicated student drop-off and parking lot.
The auxiliary gym’s concrete masonry block is completed and the steel roof installed.
The new weight room has been framed.