Welcome to the Garfield School
Measure S Bond Blog
This blog has been created to keep our school community updated on the progress under Phase II of the district's school modernization and construction program. Measure S, approved by local voters in 2022, is funding Phase II. We invite you to visit this blog periodically to learn about the progress with the modernization and construction projects at our school.
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Community Invited to Shape Future RCSD Facilities Master Plan
Redwood City School District (RCSD) is gearing up for a new phase in its Facilities Master Plan (FMP) development process, inviting community members to engage in upcoming opportunities to provide feedback and shape the future of school facilities across the district.
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RCSD Students to Experience Cooler Classrooms as District Advances HVAC Upgrades
The district expresses gratitude to the community for its continued support, emphasizing that these initiatives would not be possible without the support of Measure S, which voters approved in November of 2022.
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District to Save More than $200,000 Annually with Energy Efficiency Retrofit
In a move aimed at reducing both energy costs and the school district’s carbon footprint, Redwood City School District (RCSD) will undergo a comprehensive lighting retrofit across its facilities.
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November 2024 Garfield Modernization and Construction Update
The District Facilities Master Planning Committee recently held its first meeting to receive input from the Garfield School Site Committee.
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District Launches Solar Expansion, Projected to Save $21 Million Over 25 Years
The School Board gave the green light for the expansion during its November 6 meeting, building on the success of Phase 1 and positioning RCSD as a leader in both environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility.
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HVAC Upgrades Set to Begin Summer 2025
The HVAC upgrade project is made possible through Measure S, a $298 million bond measure approved by RCSD voters in 2022.