Investing in Safe, Modern Schools

BOND MEASURES W & Y | NOVEMBER 3, 2026

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Yosemite Unified School District voters will consider two separate local school facility bond measures totaling $79.2 million. 

Measure W would provide $18 million for Coarsegold Elementary School and Rivergold Elementary School, while Measure Y would provide $61.2 million for Yosemite High School. The measure or measures appearing on a voter’s ballot will depend on where the voter lives.

 

YUSD District Boundary Map

 

Age Range: Permanent building construction dates span from 1963 to 2008 (ages ranging from 18 to 63 years old). Recent capital improvements and infrastructure updates (such as solar projects and portable additions) are ongoing through 2025. Oldest Facility: Coarsegold Elementary School contains the district's oldest structures, dating back to 1963 (~63 years old). Main High School Campus: Yosemite High School was originally constructed between 1976 and 1978 (~48–50 years old). The campus has since expanded with major permanent facilities—such as Ansel Adams Hall —alongside modular classroom additions from the 1980s through 2000s and ongoing capital improvements. District Average: Across all 119 structures with recorded build dates, the median construction year is 1997 (average building age ~29 years). Recent Capital Improvements: Modern district investments have focused on infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiency, including solar array installations (2020-2024) and site improvement projects.

 

Our Facility Needs

Many YUSD facilities and major building systems have not been updated in decades and now require significant repair or modernization. Our most pressing needs include aging roofs, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, classrooms, restrooms, fire alarms, emergency communication systems, security features, backup power, and athletic facilities.

 

Well-maintained schools benefit our entire community, as they help the district attract and retain educators and staff, support programs that prepare students for college and skilled careers, and strengthen the local workforce. If approved, the bond measures could provide dedicated local funding for a wide range of key facility projects. 

 

This webpage provides factual information about the district’s facility needs, the proposed measures, eligible projects, and voter information.

 

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