Proposition S Projects Benchley school

Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
6269 Twin Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92119

Built in 1963
Site Acreage: 9.6 acres
528 Students (2008-09 school year)

Ad hoc task force guiding principles were established to assist in developing educational facilities that:
  • are the heart and soul of the community
  • have parity of the physical facilities and structures
  • improve student learning and achievement
  • improve accountability

Site-Specific Bond Project List

The following needs were identified through a comprehensive planning process, which included input from school site representatives to cluster meetings, district departments and other assessment measures.

The language below will be included in the bond resolution:

Project Improvements to Support Student Learning and Instruction

  • Install a wireless network (WIFI)
  • Provide 21st century technology upgrades, including audiovisual projection capabilities for all students

School Improvements to Support Student Health, Safety and Security

  • Provide campus-wide emergency communications system
  • Provide drop-off zone improvements as necessary to increase student safety
  • Expand parking area
  • Install security lighting, as well as, increase vandalism and intrusion/fire safeguards, including modifications to fencing
  • Remove or minimize risks of any potentially hazardous material throughout the facility

Projects to Improve School Accessibility, Code Compliance Upgrades

  • Renovate existing restrooms
  • Improve accessibility to all classrooms, labs, restrooms, and other school facilities to comply with accessibility regulations including ADA Title I & II
  • Install three-compartment sink in kitchen
  • Install hand sinks as needed
  • Install kitchen grease trap to comply with city regulations

Major Building Systems Repair/Replacement

  • Repair site sidewalks and hardscape areas
  • Repair/replace heating and ventilation systems as needed
  • Repair/replace deteriorating plumbing and sewer system
  • Repair/replace aging door assemblies and hardware where necessary
  • Repair/replace deteriorated ceiling finishes where needed
  • Replace aging wiring and upgrade electrical systems as needed
  • Repair/restore building interiors, exteriors, finishes and fixtures
  • Repair/replace/upgrade performance spaces/multipurpose rooms