Welcome to Facilities
We are proud of the work we do for our students and staff, who deserve healthy, safe, effective, well-maintained, and future-ready learning environments.
Browse below to explore our dashboard of the most commonly requested information: your starting point for Facilities services and resources — from work orders and facility rentals to bond program information, contracting opportunities, sustainability resources, developer fees, and public notices.
Try one of the quick access links below...
Or, if you'd like to learn more from our teams, explore here:
Quick Access
Services & Requests
Custodial Services
Daily cleaning, restrooms, kitchen/lunch areas, trash/liners, windows, and roving crew coverage.
- Night & day porter schedules
- Break-fix vs. project cleaning
- Event support & summer deep clean
Trades Services
- Carpentry, painting, and locksmithing
- HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
- Low-voltage electronics & technology support
Scope intake, estimate, and scheduling varies by trade and urgency.
Grounds Services
- Landscaping & grounds maintenance
- Irrigation checks & repairs
- Tree care, athletic fields, storm response
Report hazards (downed limbs, flooding) via Work Order and call for emergencies.
How to Request Service
Use the Work Order system for routine or urgent needs. For emergencies that threaten safety or property, call M&O.
Submit / Prioritize Work Order
Emergency: (714) 796-9075 | Ext. 79075
Projects & Improvements
Use a Facilities Enhancement Request (FER) for site-funded improvements and installations (not routine repairs).
- Power/data adds, walls/finishes, fencing/gates
- AC where none existed, access-control upgrades
- Guided review by Facilities Planning; ensures code & Board policy compliance
Repairs only? Submit a Work Order. Questions: (714) 480-5356.
Finding & Visiting Our Schools
Search for a school in your neighborhood!
Your child's educational journey starts in a Santa Ana Unified school! Search by your address and review your school options to find the program that is perfect for your child.
Learn about SAUSD's District and School Boundaries
SAUSD's school boundaries guide enrollment choices and help balance the capacity of our schools. Parents are encouraged to contact the Support Services team to learn more about school of choice options.
Visiting Schools
SAUSD prioritizes the safety and security of our students and staff. All visitors must first check-in at the main office of a campus. Before entry, you will be asked to provide a photo ID or valid Drivers' License so that a custom visitor badge can be generated via our RAPTOR visitor system.
ALL CONTRACTORS must submit a Site Visit Request and receive written approval before visiting any SAUSD campus.
Questions?
School Locator questions? Call: (714) 480-5356 | Ext. 75356
School of Choice questions? Call Support Services:
Maintenance & Operations Contractor? Get help: building.svcs@sausd.us
Construction Department Contractor? Get help: marla.escobar@sausd.us
Modernizing Our Schools
Repairing Aging Schools for Quality Education & Student Safety
On November 5, 2024 voters approved Measure I-2024, a $350 million school improvement bond measure to continue investment in Santa Ana's school facilities. Over 69% voted Yes to approve Measure I. Bond projects are now in advance planning.
Learn More About the I-24 Bond
The I-24 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) has been appointed by the Board, and it will begin meeting quarterly upon the first issuance of bond funds.
Local Funding for School Improvements
On November 6, 2018, over 70% of voters said Yes to approve Measure I-2018, a $232 million school improvement bond measure. Most projects from this bond have either completed construction or are pending State approval.
Learn More About the I-18 Bond
The I-18 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) has been meeting quarterly since 2019, and continues to meet quarterly to review bond progress.
Meet the Committee View I-18 CBOC Documents
Developer Fees
First Step: Register Your Project
SAUSD partners with Facilitron to provide an easy-to-use online portal for obtaining your certificate of compliance. Developers simply enter project details, upload forms, and select a payment method.
Start Online Developer Fee Project Registration @ Facilitron
Note: All projects, regardless of payment option below, must FIRST complete a free registration using the Facilitron system.
Then, Choose a Payment Option below...
Why Do New Developments Pay School Impact Fees?
In 1998, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 50, authorizing school districts to levy developer fees in order to finance the construction of school facilities to meet the educational demands created by local construction.
Other Questions?
Email: developer_fees@sausd.us
Phone: (714) 480-5356
Developer fees are levied by SAUSD pursuant to Education Code §17620, and Government Code §65995 and §66001.
Payment Option A: Online 24/7
You may complete your fee payment via Facilitron using ACH bank account payment or credit card.
Certificates of Compliance (COC) are issued electronically.
This service may save you time and bank fees for issuing a Cashier's Check or Money Order. Often you can receive your COC within minutes of completing your payment.
Please note: this optional service applies a 3% platform fee for ACH bank account payments. If paying by credit card, additional bank fees apply.
Option B: In-Person Appointment
If you prefer, you may schedule an appointment with our staff to process your Developer Fee certificate. No additional charges are applied for this service.
FOR THIS OPTION, ONLY Cashier's Check or Money Order payable to:
Santa Ana Unified School District
Schedule an In-Person Appointment
Walk-in customers without an appointment may be accommodated during the following hours:
Monday–Thursday (except holidays)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SAUSD / Facilities Department:
1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Current Fee Amounts
| Type of Construction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential Fees Per Square Foot New Construction |
$5.17 |
| Residential Additions (Greater than 500 Sq.Ft.) | $5.17 |
| Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (500+ Sq.Ft.) | $5.17 |
| Commercial Fees Per Square Foot Office, Retail, Industrial, Manufacturing, Hospitals, Research & Development |
$0.84 |
| Hotel/Motel | $0.83 |
| Self Storage | $0.047 |
Justification Study: 2024: Residential and Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study
Doing Business With Us
Contractor Registration & Bids
Register your firm and view opportunities, Bids, RFPs, and RFQs in PlanetBids.
Professional Services: RFQs & RFPs
Architects, engineers, and other professionals may join our Interest List for notifications about future Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP).
Prequal Required for Bond & CUPCCAA
In compliance with Assembly Bill 2031, all General Contractors and Subcontractors must complete prequalification. SAUSD uses PQBids to streamline this process:
Or, check if you are already on the list:
You may view the prequalified lists here:
Formal Bids ($ > $200,000)
SAUSD uses the Crisp Imaging Plan Room to share project documents and bidding information.
Informal Bids - CUPCCAA ($ < $200,000)
View project documents and bidding information for CUPCCAA projects.
Local Hiring & Apprenticeship Pathways
Our Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) promotes local hiring, fair labor practices, and opportunities for apprentices, small businesses, and local workers on District construction projects.
Questions? Contact SAUSD's CWA support team:
Name: The Solis Group
Representative: Jonathan Reyes
📞: (626) 685-6989
📧: jreyes@thesolisgroup.com
2024 Facilities Master Plan
A strategic framework for renewing aging facilities, improving campus functionality, and supporting high-quality learning environments across the District.
District Standards & Common Components
Reference standard facility components to support consistent, maintainable, and code-compliant installations across campuses.
Student/Staff/Parent Feedback Form
Anytime you have an idea for a school improvement, share it with us! Use the form below to submit ideas, suggestions, and photos of exemplary learning environments.
Teachers: Design Activity for your Students
Would you like to give your students an opportunity to think about design and share their point of view with decision-makers? Use - or customize - the sample worksheet below, and please share the results with us!
Our Goals & Initiatives
Live & Cumulative Solar Generation
In 2010, SAUSD proudly completed the largest rooftop solar installations in Orange County at the time, delivering 800 kW of clean power. Since then, SAUSD has invested in an additional 8.5 megawatts around the District.
Our solar energy infrastructure helps reduce emissions, stabilize energy costs, and strengthen resilience against future utility rate fluctuations.
Learn More About Sustainability @ SAUSD Click to View Solar Dashboards
Contact Facilities
Planning & Design
Plans, designs, and secures funding for new construction, expansion, and modernization. Oversees boundaries, enrollment projections, and long-range facilities planning.
Construction
Executes projects from bid to closeout and certification, coordinating contractors and ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and schedule.
Maintenance & Operations
Provides building and grounds upkeep, preventive maintenance, and custodial operations to maintain safe, effective learning environments.
Maintenance & Operations Team
Fairview Site:
Mail: 750 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Tel: (714) 796-9075 | Ext. 79075
Planning, Construction, and Sustainability Team
Spurgeon Administrative Center:
Mail: 1601 E. Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Tel: (714) 480-5356 | Ext. 75356
Invoices & Payments
Maintenance & Operations
M&O questions / submit invoices:
building.svcs@sausd.us
Payment status:
accounting.sausd@sausd.us
Invoices & Payments
Planning & Construction
Questions / submit invoices:
Storekeeping
Lisset Valencia Soria, Storekeeper
Tel: (714) 796-9072 | Ext. 79072
Paint and paint supplies, graffiti remover, signs, parts & supplies, M&O fleet
Directory
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Facilities Leadership Team Directory
Maintenance & Operations Directory
Grace Quintero
Administrative Secretary
Maintenance & Operations
Marcos Ramirez
Manager, Grounds Maintenance
Maintenance & Operations
John Gonzalez
Manager, Custodial Services
Maintenance & Operations
Edward Leon
Manager, Custodial Services
Maintenance & Operations
Gladys Gonzalez
Custodial Supervisor
Maintenance & Operations
Emanuel Vega
Custodial Supervisor
Maintenance & Operations
Lisset Valencia Soria
Storekeeper
Maintenance & Operations
Cristina Sintora
Department Specialist
Maintenance & Operations
Olive Lopez
Department Specialist
Maintenance & Operations
Keila Chavez
Department Specialist
Maintenance & Operations
Sonia Cervantes
Department Specialist
Maintenance & Operations
Mary Binninger
Account Tech. / Civic Center
Maintenance & Operations
Josefina Yerenas (Josie)
Sr. Administrative Clerk — Civic Center
Maintenance & Operations
Richard Amezcua
Civic Center Facilities Attendant
Maintenance & Operations
Planning & Design Directory
Julie Molloy
Senior Facilities Planner | Planning & Design
Construction Directory
Miguel Martinez
Interim Construction Supervisor | Construction
Etil Guillen
Construction Admin Technician | Construction
Bid Notices
No active notices at this time. Check back here for official notices related to bids.
Public Notices
No active notices at this time. Check back here for official notices related to Facilities programs, procurement, and compliance.
News & Announcements
No special announcements at this time. Check back here regarding seasonal maintenance, planned outages, policy updates and other news or special announcements.