Dublin School Board Takes Step Closer to Second Public High School

DUBLIN, CA — Dublin is one step closer to a second public high school after school board trustees directed staff to begin negotiations on several properties during the Feb. 1 board meeting.

“We are extremely pleased to take this important step as we continue to move forward with plans for a second high school in Dublin,” said Board President Megan Rouse. “The Board remains focused on the needs of all of our students and doing our best to provide the world-class facilities and programs they deserve.”

Prior to making the decision to move forward, trustees listened to public input.

“The public meeting included reports on the district’s financing options - following the community’s passage of the Measure H general obligation bond measure last June - as well as updated demographic reports that indicated the need for a second high school in Dublin,” district officials said in a statement Thursday night. “Demographic reports also indicate the need for the district to expand capacity to accommodate student growth across all grade levels in our community.”

District officials say the board eliminated several sites from further consideration, including the Croak and Chen properties, Fallon Middle School and a 55-acre parcel on the Camp Parks facility.

The following sites, which have been publicly vetted, are currently under consideration:

• SAP Building/Complex (14 acres; Hacienda/Dublin Blvd)
• DiManto B (20.7 acres/Tassajara/Central Pkwy)
• Promenade (22 acres; Dublin Blvd.)
• Murray/Nielsen Elementary Sites
• DiManto A (30 acres; Tassajara/Dublin Blvd)
• Zeiss (13 acres; Hacienda/Gleason Rd.)

The Special Meeting agenda can be found by clicking here.

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