Construction & Oversight

Bond / School Facility Construction Program

Over the past decade, the District has made significant strides in enhancing educational facilities to provide better learning environments for our students - all thanks to the support of our community. We are pleased to share the progress made on various construction projects that have transformed our schools during this time.

These projects are wide-ranging, including several theatre facilities, which feature dedicated costume design space, scene shops for set building, computer labs for digital editing, and fully equipped audio recording rooms. These spaces have been carefully designed over the years to foster creativity and innovation in our arts programs.

We have also constructed new classroom facilities, each incorporating acoustic ceilings, updated stucco exteriors, and smart boards in every classroom. These upgrades, developed incrementally, have significantly enhanced the teaching and learning environment.

The development of science laboratories at our high schools has been a cornerstone of our commitment to STEM education. These labs, completed in phases, are equipped with essential utilities, including data, gas, air, and electric hookups at every station, alongside smart boards and distilled water systems, providing our students with state-of-the-art scientific resources.

To improve the overall campus experience, we have installed outdoor seating areas, shade canopies and lunch shelters over the years, offering students comfortable outdoor spaces. Additionally, the entire campuses have undergone a comprehensive upgrade of utilities, including the relocation and installation of power conduit, gas service piping, fire water service, telecommunications, and sewer lines, ensuring that our infrastructure remains robust and up to date.

Safety and security have been top priorities throughout this decade-long effort, with the installation of modern life safety and security systems across all campuses. We have also undertaken the critical task of hazardous materials remediation.

Additionally, we have resurfaced parking lots and repaired several aging roofs across our campuses, with more roofing repairs scheduled for the near future. These projects are essential to maintaining the integrity and longevity of our school facilities.

These improvements reflect a decade of dedication to creating modern, safe, and inspiring spaces for our students and staff. We appreciate the community’s support throughout this journey and remain committed to continuing our efforts to enhance the educational experience for all students in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.

Current Bond / School Facility Construction Program

District voters recently passed Measure LP in the amount of $89 million to assist in improving classrooms/ facilities; fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, electrical infrastructure; remove asbestos, lead, other hazardous materials; paint facilities; improve student safety/ security; construct gymnasiums/ aquatic facilities; install solar panels; and support college/ career readiness in science, technology, engineering, math, and skilled trades.

The District’s current Measure LP Project highlights include, but are not limited to:

Modernization of the Hawthorne High School Practice Gymnasium
New Construction of Hawthorne High School Main Gymnasium
New Construction/Modernization of a District Aquatics Facility

Additional updates will be shared as they become available.

Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) plays a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the Centinela Valley Union High School District’s (CVUHSD) use of school bond funds and/or Parcel Tax proceeds. Comprising seven members appointed by the Board of Education, the COC reviews school bond and/or Parcel Tax expenditures.

Each COC member represents a distinct segment of the community, including senior citizens, parents, businesses, or taxpayers. With a commitment to serving a maximum of three, two-year terms, COC members bring diverse perspectives and expertise to their oversight responsibilities.

Committee Members

Committee members may serve a maximum of three 2-year terms, totaling 6 years.

Chairperson: Pat Kearney, Senior Citizen Representative
Vice Chairperson: Leithelle Williams, At-Large Community Representative
Member: Fabiola Smith, Parent/Guardian of Enrolled Child
Member: Shirley Jones, At-Large Community Member
Member: Scott Smith, Parent/Guardian of Enrolled Child/PTO
Member: Vacant (TBD), Tax Payer Organization
Member: Ed Lopez, Business Representative

Join the COC

The Board of Trustees of the Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders which will serve as the independent Citizens' Oversight Committee ("COC") for the District's Measure CV, Measure LP and Measure SP bond programs as well as the Measure CL Parcel Tax. We have vacancy(s) in the following membership category(s):

Taxpayer Organization Member

Community members may also apply for one of the following membership categories. Applicants for these categories will be put on a waitlist and their applications reviewed once an opening becomes available. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a part of this committee, please have them apply.

COC Files

Audit Reports

Measure CL

On November 6, 2012, voters approved Measure CL (Parcel Tax). This measure authorized the Local Classrooms Funding Authority (Authority), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) created by the Hawthorne School District (Hawthorne), the Lawndale School District (Lawndale), the Lennox School District (Lennox), the Wiseburn School District (Wiseburn) and the Centinela Valley Union High School District (Centinela) to levy an annual tax of 2¢/square foot of lot for residential property and 7.5¢/square foot for other property types with exemptions for citizens over the age of 65, if they applied. This parcel tax commenced on July 1, 2013 and remains in effect indefinitely.

In each year the qualified special tax is levied, the Authority's Board and Agency Representative shall take any action necessary to allow the appropriate County officer(s) to distribute the proceeds of that tax directly to each school district. Pursuant to the Agreement, based on the Average Daily Attendance and potential tax proceeds from the parcels located within each school district, each school district shall receive the following fixed proportion of the proceeds of the tax:

Centinela shall receive 40% of the proceeds of the qualified special tax
Hawthorne shall receive 16.6% of the proceeds of the qualified special tax
Lawndale shall receive 14.7% of the proceeds of the qualified special tax
Lennox shall receive 8.7% of the proceeds of the qualified special tax
Wiseburn shall receive 20% of the proceeds of the qualified special tax

Any funds left unallocated shall be split equally among the Members eligible to receive proceeds from the qualified tax. The proceeds of the qualified special tax shall be applied only to the specific purposes identified in the Full Ballot Text:

Protect academic quality in local K-12 schools
Maintain math, science, English programs
Provide education for students with disabilities/special needs
Support computer technology and school security
Prepare students for college/careers
Retain excellent teachers

The Authority shall prepare and file with the Board and the governing board of its Members a report/audit detailing the amount of funds collected and expended no later than December 31 of each year while the qualified special tax is in effect. The Authority shall provide for the creation of an independent citizens’ oversight committee to review the allocation of the qualified special taxes collected pursuant to the Measure to ensure that moneys raised under this Measure are allocated in accordance with this Measure.

For Senior Citizen Exemption or SSI Exemption information and forms please visit Local Classrooms Funding Authority Measure CL Parcel Tax