State Preschool

Rod Kelley State Preschool

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School Data

Address:

8755 Kern Ave

Website:

https://www.gilroyunified.org/departments/educational-services/early-childhood-education

Year Built:

1987-89; 2009

Year Modernized:

N/A

Student Population (2025-2026):

14 AM, 11 PM

Capacity:

24 AM, 24 PM

Grade Levels:

Pre-K

Existing Site Conditions

Preschool programs are currently distributed across three sites: Antonio Del Buono (ADB), Glen View, and Rod Kelley State Preschools. The program leadership has expressed a long-term vision to consolidate these programs into a single, comprehensive preschool campus.

A consolidated campus could:

  • Support program integration across all preschool offerings.
  • Improve equity and access, particularly for higher-need communities.
  • Address challenges with special education mainstreaming.
  • Increase operational efficiency and streamline staffing, facilities, and maintenance.

Rod Kelley State Preschool serves a smaller population, with a capacity of 24 students per session and current enrollment of approximately 14 students in the morning and 11 in the afternoon. The portable classroom buildings at this site are outdated, featuring aged cabinetry. Renovations are recommended to modernize the spaces, including repainting, installation of new cabinets, and the introduction of brighter, age-appropriate finishes consistent with other preschool sites.

Additional storage is needed to support staff organization and classroom efficiency, particularly in the form of upper cabinetry. Safety and circulation concerns include occasional double parking during student pick-up, which can impede site operations. The installation of a push gate for emergency egress should also be considered, although existing dispersal areas may provide adequate space in an emergency.

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Immediate Needs (0-5 Years)

  • Refinish portable classroom interiors: paint, new cabinets, brighter colors.

  • Add additional upper cabinetry for teacher organization

  • Consider installing push gate for emergency egress.

  • Address double-parking and circulation issues during pick-up.

Long Term Needs (5-10 Years)

  • Merge Antonio Del Buono, Glen View, and Rod Kelley State Preschools into a single modern preschool campus. Site selection should prioritize proximity to higher-need, low-income families to ensure equitable access. A consolidated campus would enhance:

  • Safety for students and staff.
  • Program equity and inclusion, particularly for special education students.
  • Operational efficiency and staff coordination.
  • Overall facility quality and capacity for future enrollment growth.

Existing and Proposed Site Plans

Existing Proposed

Community Engagement Feedback

Mental Health and Social Emotional Needs

If one improvement could be made to help support student mental health and wellness, what would it be?

“I believe the wellness programs are out in a portable. It would be nice to have it more centrally located and in a permanent room rather than a portable.”

Student / Parent
Student / Parent
“I would love more activities outside of normal school hours to do. One year Ms. Lazono did a yoga/wellness class and the kids raved about it. Would love that again.”
Student / Parent
Student / Parent

Cost Estimate

Site
Rod Kelley

Immediate Needs (0-5 Years)

Included in New Construction

Facility Condition Index (FCI)* (5 Years)

13.8%

Long Term Needs (5-10 Years)

$892,136

Facility Condition Index (FCI)* (10 Years)

19.3%

New Construction

$11,188,125

Deferred Maintenance

$170,408

Sport Fields & Playgrounds

n/a
Total Site Project Cost (0-5 Years)***
$12,687,603
Total Site Project Cost (5-10 Years)****
$16,978,875

*** Total Project Costs Include:
Base Construction Cost + Contractor Mark Up (30%) + Soft Costs (44%) w. Escalation (5yr)
****Total Project Costs Include:
Base Construction Cost + Contractor Mark Up (30%) + Soft Costs (44%) w. Escalation (10yr)

* FCI Ratings:
0-5% In new or well-maintained condition, with little visual evidence of wear or deficiencies.
5-10% Subjected to wear but is still in a serviceable and functioning condition.
10-30% Subjected to hard or long-term wear. Nearing the end of its useful or serviceable life.
30% and Above Has reached the end of its useful or serviceable life. Renewal is now necessary.
All Classrooms Portables Restrooms

Facilities Condition Assessment Report

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