Lighting across our campuses has been upgraded to more energy-efficient systems helping us reduce energy consumption while keeping spaces well-lit for learning.

Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School is receiving lighting upgrades as part of Redwood City School District’s energy efficiency project. New energy-saving fixtures use motion and sound sensors, which may cause lights to adjust automatically throughout the day. These upgrades support reduced energy use across schools, and staff and families can help by following updated guidance on how the new lighting system works.

At the November 20, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved an Energy Services Agreement to upgrade lighting systems across the District. Adelante Selby School is currently underway. This summer, the Bond Program Team also has been hard at work upgrading HVAC systems at Adelante Selby. 

During the October 16 Board Study Session, the Board of Trustees presented three conceptual scenarios outlining possible approaches for implementing Measure S projects identified in the Facilities Master Plan (FMP). 

The School Board approved the next phase of permanent air conditioning upgrades—this time at Clifford, Kennedy, and Orion Alternative schools. Construction is set for summer 2026. The upgrades are funded by Measure S, thanks to Redwood City voters.

The plan charts the course for improving classrooms, infrastructure, and learning spaces across RCSD—identifying more than $819 million in needed repairs, upgrades, modernization, and construction over the next 8 to 10 years.