Facilities Planning & Development
A school structure can symbolize hope, opportunity, or stability for students. Physical environments have been shown to make a difference in education by improving attendance, achievement, and retention and even rates of graduation. Perhaps the greatest impact of clean, safe, and inviting schools is that they show our students and teachers that they are respected and valued individuals. It further shows the importance of education here at the Downey Unified School District.
Annie Aung, Director of Facilities Planning & Development, leads the Facilities Planning & Development team. The services provided by the Facilities Planning & Development Department are strategic planning, program, project, and construction management, and contracts and labor compliance. Additionally, the team manages the implementation of the $248 million District Measure O bond that was approved by 61 percent of Downey voters in 2014.
In conjunction with the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, the Facilities Planning & Development Department is making your dollars go further because all Downey kids deserve the best!
Meet the Team
Annie Aung
Director
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Although Annie’s background is in Special Education where she worked with elementary students, she transitioned to Facilities Planning at Wiseburn Unified School District. She hit the ground running and was part of the Facilities Planning team that built the Wiseburn High School and Sports Complex Project which consisted of a high school building, gymnasium, and aquatics center. As the Director for Downey Unified, Annie is managing the start of the Measure K Bond projects. Whenever they have a spare moment, Annie and her husband try to take their three kids on as many adventures as possible.
Gary Elias
Facilities Construction Coordinator
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Gary Elias brings 10 years of construction experience to his role as the Facilities Construction Coordinator here in Downey Unified His experience as a maintenance and grounds worker with the Centinela Valley Union High School District allows him to work well with contractors and school sites to coordinate and oversee on-site construction activities and front-end documentation. His knowledge and hands on approach with contractors helps in creating the best facilities for the students of Downey Unified. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time in his garage with his wife and two sons working on their classic cars. He also volunteers as a coach for his son’s little league team.
Herb Baldelomar
Senior Secretary
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With eight years of dedicated service in Downey Unified, Herb has built a strong foundation within the district, working his way up from the Food Service Department to his current role as Senior Secretary. Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in various positions, including School Site Office Manager and Human Resources Technician. Herb is particularly skilled in using the BEST system and Google Sheets, bringing a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to his role.
Outside of work, Herb enjoys spending quality time with his 2-year-old son, often taking him to the park. He’s also a big movie enthusiast and loves to unwind by watching films in his free time.
Savana Weaver
Facilities Support Technician
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Savana Weaver is the Facilities Senior Secretary here at Downey Unified School District, where she performs a wide variety of clerical work related to the Measure O Bond. Savana comes to the district from Vanguard University as a student athlete and Magna Cum Laude graduate. Her first job at the district was a Physical Education Teacher’s Assistant at most of the elementary schools. On her off-time, Savana enjoys coaching youth sports and spending time with her family.
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