The Pomona Unified School District Board of Education voted to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds (Measure UU, Series A) in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.

The 4-1 vote followed questions from trustees about how the district would prioritize repairs and program needs once bond proceeds are available. Superintendent Darren Knowles said the board will review a recommended priority list at a study session scheduled for Aug. 15 and that the district’s financial adviser will provide a financing timeline. Chief business officer Sandra Garcia told trustees the current timeline anticipates a Sept. 24 closing for the financing.

Why this matters: Measure UU bond proceeds will fund facilities and program projects across the district. Trustees emphasized the need for a clear, prioritized list of repairs versus wants before projects begin.

Board discussion and next steps: Trustees asked for a concise school-consolidation plan, a priority list of repairs vs. program needs and program-level considerations such as transitional kindergarten capacity. Knowles said once the board sets priorities, the district will plan projects and begin procurement and construction planning. The district’s bond adviser will provide a detailed issuance timeline to the board and business services staff.

Vote and procedure: The motion to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Series A bonds was made and seconded and carried with 4 votes in favor and 1 against; the motion passed according to the meeting record.

Background: Measure UU was approved by voters earlier and authorizes general obligation bonds for school facilities. The board moved to place project priorities on the Aug. 15 study session agenda so trustees can provide direction before funds are expended.

Taper: If the board approves project priorities at the August study session, staff said the district will begin planning and sequencing projects, and the district will return to the board with specific project approvals and timelines.