Sierra Madre Upper Campus Middle School Razed – 325 Students will use Portables On Site During Construction
By Terry Miller
Published: Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Sierra Madre Upper Campus Middle School Razed – Students will use Portables During Construction
Editor’s Note:
Students at Sierra Madre’s Upper Campus WILL be using the portables on site when they go back to school and not go to Sierra Madre Elementary as reported in today’s print edition.
Apologies for the confusion
The Measure TT funding slated for improving PUSD’s campuses which are up to 75 years old in some instances will being used, in part, to raze the aging campus which at one time housed Maranatha High School.
On November 4th 2008 the voters in Pasadena passed the $350 million Measure TT bond initiative to repair and upgrade Pasadena Unified School District’s aging infrastructure.
However only recently has the process begun to level the buildings and playing field, so to speak.
The two year project which, of course, hasn’t begun the actual construction phase yet is projected to begin in January 2011. The process will take 15 months to complete.
According to PUSD this school was not “modernized” under measure Y funds.
Plans include a new gymnasium ; a better overall design that will allow for better use of space and efficient parking as well as a redesigned loop for dropping off and picking up students.
The plans also include a major electrical system overhaul. The site will be ADA compliant.
Re-grading and improved appearance with consideration for better drainage is also a priority in the project.
Students will attend normal classes at the portable on site on Canon.
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