Facilities Master Plan (FMP)
The Laguna Beach Unified School District currently owns and maintains four schools, district offices, and a warehouse facility encompassing approximately 312,400 square feet of building space. Established in 2015, the District's Ten Year Facilities Master Plan (FMP) undergoes annual updates to guide long-term planning for the maintenance, renovation, and modernization of school and district facilities. This long-range planning document addresses the ongoing need to repair, replace, and upgrade existing facilities, including capital improvements to tackle aging infrastructure.
LBUSD Ten Year Facilities Master Plan (revised December 2023)
LBUSD Energy and carbon Master Plan
| Projects Outlined in Ten Year FMP | Estimated Costs |
|---|---|
| Classroom Improvements | $14,548,110 |
| LBHS Counseling & Support Service Building Upgrades | $26,021,900 |
| Indoor Athletic Facilities | $5,200,000 |
| Outdoor Athletic Facilities | $28,316,403 |
| District Office Improvements | $13,533,000 |
| Outdoor Learning Improvements | $5,347,420 |
| Interim/Temporary Facilities | $1,750,000 |
| Total estimated costs: |
$94,716,833 |
Capital Improvement Projects in Progress
Laguna Beach High School Pool Modernization
In March 2023, Laguna Beach USD presented proposed updates for its Ten-Year Facilities Master Plan, outlining a comprehensive range of potential improvements that addressed aging infrastructure and the need to modernize facilities to meet current building codes, with a focus on long-term sustainability and safety. A key focus includes modernizing the district’s aging pool facility, which also serves as the city's only pool and has reached the end of its 30-year lifespan. With outdated equipment and structures, extensive upgrades are required to bring it up to current standards, including the gym and locker rooms. The conceptual renderings, particularly in the design of the aquatic facilities, consider the programmatic needs of the district’s aquatic/athletic programs while also remain mindful that the pool serves as a crucial resource for the community.
The conceptual drawings shown below capture both the initial proposals and the most current updates to the LBHS Pool Modernization project, reflecting community feedback and a reduction in scope and size. Early presentations included similar images, but those were not formal renderings as they only illustrated potential building masses rather than actual design concepts. The current renderings are based on early design work and provide a more accurate representation of what could be constructed. While these drawings give a clearer sense of the project's direction, details such as finishes, signage, and colors are still to be determined. However, the goal remains to align the new facilities with the existing architectural style of the high school across the street.
Planning to Design
Initial master plan concept presented to the Board of Education in March 2023
Updated design concept presented to the Board of Education on October 10, 2024
CEQA Documents
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Laguna Beach High School Pool Modernization Project was adopted by the Board of Education on March 20, 2025.
| Timeline | Specific Actions | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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March 23, 2023 |
Initial project proposals presented to the Board of Education (BOE) | Complete | Proposed updates to the district’s Ten Year Facilities Master Plan considered all district properties for current improvements, including relocating the LBHS Community Pool and adding a parking structure at 550 Blumont Street. |
| May 2, 2023 | LBHS Community Open House | Complete |
At the BOE's direction, staff host open houses at sites with identified projects. The LBHS meeting included revised proposals based on early feedback, keeping the pool's current location and eliminating parking structures. |
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May 23, 2023 |
Updated proposals presented to BOE reflecting open house and online form community feedback. | Complete | Staff presented proposals that showed possibilities for enlarging the pool to support school and community needs; considerations included pool sizes ranging from 40 to 50 meters. All proposals included significant renovation and/or demolition of existing building facilities to comply with current code requirements. |
| June 6, 2023 |
Joint meeting with Laguna Beach City Council |
Complete |
City created subcommittee and directed staff to take part in the LBHS pool master plan update. |
| June 27, 2023 |
BOE Study Session on LBHS pool |
Complete |
Additional options presented; information included an overview of the California Environmental Quality Act Requirements (CEQA) and process. |
| September 28, 2023 |
BOE Study Session on existing and potential pool use based on size options presented |
Complete | Information presented included considerations for expanded use, in consultation with existing club water polo and swim organizations. |
| December 2023 |
Final updates to Ten Year FMP approved; including LBHS Pool Modernization |
Complete |
Projects approved with an identified timeline of 2024-2027 for the LBHS Pool Modernization project and identified cash flow requirements. |
| March 2024 |
BOE awards contracts for design services for the modernization of the Laguna Beach High School pool |
Complete | At its March 12 meeting, the Laguna Beach City Council voted to end the joint use agreement with LBUSD and pursue building a new 25-meter city-operated pool. This decision informed the design contract agreements, with project timelines indicating that the LBUSD pool will undergo construction from March to August 2026, and the pool support buildings will be completed by late 2026. |
| April 2024 | LBHS Pool Modernization design committee is formed | Complete |
Members include LBUSD Athletics Director, LBHS aquatics coaches, PE teachers, LBUSD Facilities Director, Laguna Beach club water polo, Beeler Aquatics, Aquatic Design Group, lap swimmers, environmental consultant, architects, and construction manager |
| July 2024 | Conceptual Design Phase | Complete | The committee is currently defining the project scope, creating a clear budget, making a detailed schedule, and developing initial design plans. |
| August 2024 | Community Meeting | Complete | A community meeting regarding the LBHS pool modernization brought together community groups, pool users, aquatics parents, and city staff to present updates on conceptual designs and gather additional feedback from stakeholders. |
| Fall 2024 |
Detailed Design & Engineering |
Complete |
At this stage, the design team will start creating detailed architectural and structural elements of the project. They will take the initial ideas and turn them into specific designs for the building and its spaces. This part of the process also includes getting approval from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). |
| Spring 2025 | Construction Document Development | In Progress | The district is currently in the process of developing construction documents for submission to the Division of the State Architect (DSA). DSA approval is required prior to construction and ensures that public school buildings meet all safety and accessibility codes, including those related to seismic safety and ADA compliance. |
| Summer 2025 |
Construction Documents submitted for approval by the Division of the State Architect |
Upcoming |
Once construction documents are submitted, the Division of the State Architect (DSA) typically requires 4 to 6 months to complete its review. The district is targeting a DSA review period for the construction documents from May 2025 to August 2025. |
| Fall 2025 | Public bidding and contract award process | Upcoming |
Pending approval, the public bidding and contract award process would follow and typically takes 2 to 3 months. The district is targeting December 2025 to take construction bids to the Board for acceptance and approval to contract. This timeline would support a projected construction start in March 2026, pending all necessary approvals. |
For additional assistance or questions please contact Ryan Zajda at (949) 497-7700 ext. 5213 or by email at rzajda@lbusd.org.