Newport-Mesa Unified School District provides students with a robust, well-rounded, quality education from elementary through high school to prepare them for future success. This effort is supported by ongoing upgrades to their learning environments, which includes the completion of maintenance and operations projects at schools across the district. 

Maintenance and Operations 

The Maintenance and Operations team is responsible for maintaining district facilities and carrying out daily operations to provide a solid base for student success. This includes 24/7 emergency response, technical assistance, the repairing and maintaining of existing facilities, the overseeing of custodial, grounds, energy services, and more.

During the summer of 2023, the team will continue to improve schools by trimming trees, washing windows (high windows) and roof maintenance at all schools, as well as completing the following projects: 

Districtwide - Security Systems 

Installation of electronic security systems at all schools, the Education Center and Harper Assessment Center is scheduled for this summer, with completion anticipated by the start of the 2023-24 school year. 

The security system will include equipment to provide controlled entry such as doorbell, camera and intercom system. Signage will be posted at front entrances and other locations throughout the buildings notifying that a camera system has been installed.

Adams Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms

Andersen Elementary

• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms

Back Bay High School

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)

California Elementary

• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms
• Paint full school exterior

College Park Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms

Costa Mesa Middle/High School

• Repainting and weatherproofing exterior of gym and re-sealing windows
• Roof replacement - large gym and locker rooms

Davis Magnet

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Athletic field renovation

Early College High School

• Field irrigation repairs

Estancia High School

• Replace gates at Jim Scott Stadium

Harbor View Elementary

• Painting - trim/doors/fascia

Harper Assessment Center

• Athletic field renovation
• Painting - trim/doors/fascia

Kaiser Elementary

• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms

Killybrooke Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Replace field perimeter fence

Lincoln Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Paint full school exterior

Lindbergh School

• Painting - trim/doors/fascia

Mariners Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)

Newport Coast Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Painting - trim/doors/fascia

Newport Harbor High School*

• Update theater sound, video and controls
• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Replace lower roof sections around large and small gyms

*There are plans for a future project to add fencing to the baseball fields.

Newport Heights Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)
• Paint full school exterior
• Field irrigation repairs

Paularino Elementary

• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms

Pomona Elementary

• Replace front entry gate and fence

Sonora Elementary

• Replace field perimeter fence

TeWinkle Middle School

• Flooring (carpet and tile) replacement schoolwide, including all classrooms
• Gym exterior weather-proofing
• Gym floor repair

Whittier Elementary

• Athletic field renovation

Wilson Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)

Woodland Elementary

• Asphalt maintenance (repair/seal coat)

The M&O team is an intricate part of the district that works diligently to create a desirable place to learn and work. Learn more about the vital work done by this department by visiting the Maintenance and Operations webpage.