Rocklin Unified trustees on Wednesday signed off on a $159,042.56 overhaul of the seating in Rocklin High School’s theater, with work scheduled to start in May and finish by Aug. 10, 2026. The move comes as the district weighs a proposed $288 million school improvement bond that could land on the November 2026 ballot to repair aging roofs, plumbing and HVAC systems and to expand career-technical classrooms.
The board approved the purchase at its regular meeting, a package the district says covers furnishing, delivery and installation of new seats. In a statement to The Sacramento Bee, Rocklin High theater teacher Emily Masnica called the upgrade “incredible” and said the school is “beyond grateful and excited” about the project. The Sacramento Bee reports the work is budgeted at $159,042.56 and slated to begin in May.
Bond Priorities and Timeline
The district’s Facilities Planning page lays out a roughly $288 million proposal to modernize career-technical education labs, repair or replace leaky roofs and plumbing, update HVAC and electrical systems, and build permanent classrooms to replace portables, according to Rocklin Unified School District. That overview estimates the measure would cost about $60 per $100,000 of assessed property value while bonds are outstanding, and notes current projections suggest overall tax rates would likely not increase. A revised 2024 Facilities Master Plan identified more than $300 million in repair and modernization needs that the bond is intended to address.
Money for the new theater seats came from one-time general fund resources the board allocated in May 2025, communications chief Sundeep S. Dosanjh told The Sacramento Bee. Dosanjh told the paper the district’s goal with a bond measure is to qualify for state matching funds so local dollars stretch further, and The Sacramento Bee reports the board is expected to vote in June on whether to place the proposal on the ballot.
Next Steps and How to Weigh In
Rocklin Unified is planning a town hall on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the district board room at 2615 Sierra Meadows Drive to collect community feedback ahead of the June board decision, according to Rocklin Unified School District. If trustees vote to place the measure on the ballot and it moves forward, the district says mandatory fiscal safeguards would include independent audits, a citizens’ oversight committee and a detailed project list that restricts bond spending to facilities. Residents can review the Facilities Planning materials and the district FAQ for more specifics on the proposed projects.
