Azusa Unified extends feasibility periods on two surplus‑property sale agreements

Superintendent Arturo Ortega told the Board Tuesday that the district is advancing amendments to two purchase‑and‑sale agreements for surplus properties and requested board approval to extend due‑diligence periods.

Ortega said the board would be asked to approve a third amendment to the purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Malia Holmes for the former Sierra High School property that extends the buyer’s feasibility review period to Aug. 19, 2025, with an additional 30‑day extension available to Sept. 19, 2025 if needed. He also said staff brought a second amendment to the purchase‑and‑sale agreement with Taylor Morrison of California for the former Mountain View Elementary School, extending that party’s due‑diligence period to Sept. 19, 2025.

The board voted on the amendments. A motion to approve the third amendment for the Sierra High property was made by Board Member Ramos and seconded by a board colleague; the motion passed with a 3‑yes, 2‑absent vote. A separate motion to approve the second amendment for the Mountain View sale, also moved by Ramos and seconded by a board colleague, passed by the same 3‑yes, 2‑absent vote.

Why it matters: Extending the feasibility and due‑diligence periods gives buyers additional time for investigations and negotiation before closing; it also delays final disposition of surplus sites that may affect neighborhood planning and district facilities strategy.

Speakers quoted in this article are those on the record during the surplus property update and related vote.