Appendix A

A table of Facilities Master Plan Elements vs. Proposition 2 Requirements, from the Guide to Long-Range Facilities Master Plans.

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Facilities Master Plan Elements vs Proposition 2 Requirements

FMP Element	Included in Typical FMP?	Best Practice	Required by Prop 2?	Description of Requirement
District Profile and Context	Yes	Provide a concise overview of the district’s history, regional setting, community characteristics, and long-term educational goals.	Somewhat	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(8): Must describe how the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) aligns with Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Priority 1 (school facilities).
Educational Program Needs and Space Requirements	Yes	Describe how instructional programs influence space needs and facility types.	No	Not addressed in Prop 2.
Facilities Inventory	Yes	Catalog all district sites and buildings, noting age, size, use, and essential site features.	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(1) and (d): Must include, for each school, year built, square footage, modernization history, pupil capacity, age and number of portables, and presence of a cafeteria, library, and gymnasium.
Facilities Condition Assessments	Yes	Evaluate the overall condition of each facility, including structural, mechanical, and interior elements, to identify repair, modernization, and maintenance needs.	No	Not addressed in Prop 2.
Enrollment and Demographic Projections	Yes	Forecast enrollment trends by grade and school site over a 5–10 year period, considering birth rates, housing trends, and student mobility.	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(3): Requires five-year enrollment projection using School Facility Program (SFP) growth methods (Ed. Code §§ 17071.75–17071.76).
Capacity and Utilization Analysis	Yes	Compare current and projected enrollment to school capacity to identify underused or overcrowded sites and facilities.	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(2): Must include “existing classroom capacity” per Ed. Code §§ 17071.10 and 17071.25.
Capacity and Utilization Analysis	Yes	Compare current and projected enrollment to school capacity to identify underused or overcrowded sites and facilities.	Somewhat	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(2): Must include “existing classroom capacity” per Ed. Code §§ 17071.10 and 17071.25.
Funding and Finance Strategy	Yes	Identify funding sources, including local bonds, developer fees, and state or federal programs.	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(5): Must list financing sources for acquisition, new construction, modernization, and lead remediation.
Community Engagement and Input	Yes	Document stakeholder engagement and explain how community feedback informed priorities and decisions.	No	Not addressed in Prop 2.
Implementation Plan	Yes	Outline a roadmap for how and when projects will be implemented, and a plan for monitoring progress, updating the FMP, and aligning it with future needs.	Somewhat	Proposition 2 requires that the LEA update its FMP to reflect any changes in enrollment, capacity, or other areas, as appropriate for purposes of participating in the school facilities program. LEAs must submit a “five-year” plan.
Assessed Valuation	No	Not typically included in an FMP but can be useful in informing an local educational agencies (LEAs) capital funding capacity.	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(6): Must verify district’s current assessed property value from the local government entity.
Deferred Maintenance Plan	No	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(7): Must include the district’s certified deferred maintenance plan (Ed. Code § 17070.75).	Yes	Ed. Code § 17070.54(c)(7): Must include the district’s certified deferred maintenance plan (Ed. Code § 17070.75).

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