Construction to close SYHS campus this summer
By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020
Staff Report
The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District is jumping into construction this summer with both feet, and the work will result in a virtual shutdown of the campus while students are out for summer vacation.
Outside groups and community members who traditionally have used buildings and sports facilities for summer programs have been notified, school officials said, and even the SYHS summer school session will be moved off-campus.
“We are excited to start this phase of work. The impacts on the campus this summer will be significant in terms of restricting access, but the improvements will benefit both our students and valley residents and organizations that utilize our facilities for years to come,” said district Superintendent Scott Cory.
The work will be funded through Measure K bonds that voters approved in November 2016. Plans call for more than $6 million of work to be completed this summer, including: