FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

A Facilities Master Plan (FMP) is a long-term roadmap for the planning, maintenance and improvement of school facilities. The Gilroy Unified School District is developing a 2025 Facilities Master Plan to shape the future of our school facilities.

An FMP is a long-term roadmap for the planning, maintenance and improvement of school facilities. It aligns district goals with the needs of students, staff, and the community by evaluating current conditions, projecting future growth, and prioritizing projects that create safe, modern, and effective learning environments. Serving as a flexible framework, the FMP guides orderly growth by outlining capital improvements, budget considerations, and land use strategies to meet both current and future needs over a five- to 10-year horizon.

Components of an FMP

Components of an FMP

District vision and goals: Alignment of facilities planning with the district’s educational mission, instructional priorities, and community values.
Demographic and enrollment projections: Analysis of current and future student enrollment to determine facility needs over time.
Facility assessments: Detailed evaluation of existing school buildings and sites, including conditions of structures, systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), technology, safety, and accessibility.
Capacity and utilization analysis: Review of how well current facilities meet enrollment needs and program requirements.
Educational adequacy: Assessment of whether facilities support 21st-century learning environments, specialized programs, and extracurricular activities.

Community input and engagement: Stakeholder workshops, surveys and meetings to ensure the plan reflects community priorities.
Project prioritization and recommendations: Identification of short-term, mid-term and long-term facility needs and improvements.
Cost estimates and funding strategies: Preliminary budgets, potential bond measures, grants and funding sources to support implementation.
Implementation timeline: Phased roadmap for completing projects in a logical, cost-effective sequence.
Sustainability and resiliency: Consideration of energy efficiency, environmental impact and adaptability to future needs.

Facilities Master Plan (Approved March 2016)

The Road to an FMP

Define Goals

Establish the vision, priorities, and educational needs the plan will support.

Assess Facilities

Evaluate current schools and sites, including building conditions, safety, capacity, and technology.

Engage the Community

Gather input from students, staff, families, and community members through meetings and surveys.

Options & Priorities

Identify facility needs, explore solutions, and prioritize projects based on urgency, cost, and impact.

Create the Plan

Finalize recommendations, establish funding strategies, and adopt a roadmap for future improvements.

Maintain the Plan

The plan is a dynamic document that is revised and updated periodically to remain responsive to changing needs and priorities.

Project Timeline

COMPLETED
Through
October 2025

Winter 2024: Architectural RFQ
April 2025: Selection of Aedis Architects for creation of FMP
June-July 2025: District-wide site assessments of existing facilities and utilities
September/ October 2025: Community input sessions
Through October 2025: Community survey; FMP draft development and review

WHERE WE ARE
November 2025

Nov. 19, 2025: Board study session

UPCOMING
Through
December 2025

December 2025: Final FMP presented for board adoption

Our Schools

In This Section

FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

Components of an FMP

The Road to an FMP

Project Timeline