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New Sunset Elementary school under construction

Carlsbad Municipal Schools · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 26, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC · Board record: Jan 20, 2026

Facilities

Excerpt from Board of Education - Meeting Minutes: 012026 Board Minutes.pdf for New Sunset Elementary school under construction — Official source excerpt: Board of Education - Meeting Minutes: 012026 Board Minutes.pdf; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

The contract to build the new Sunset Elementary went to Jaynes Corporation, and the board was told on Jan. 20, 2026. The groundbreaking was set for Feb. 26, 2026. In March the board also bought about 2 acres next door for $272,500 for more playground space.

Why it matters to families

Sunset Elementary students will move into a new building.

The evidence

Signed minutes of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting name Jaynes Corporation. The Feb. 17 and Mar. 17, 2026 minutes cover the groundbreaking and the land purchase.

The source

Meeting Minutes: 012026 Board Minutes.pdf

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