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Parent urges district to seek data after proposed supportive-housing project near junior high
Summary
At a Brea Olinda Unified School District board meeting, parent Catherine Stella urged the district to obtain city and law‑enforcement data on projected impacts after a proposed permanent supportive housing project at 30% area median income was revealed near the district junior high. Trustees said staff will follow up.
A parent told the Brea Olinda Unified School District board that she is concerned about a proposed permanent supportive housing development planned at 30% area median income near the district’s only junior high.
"My name is Catherine Stella, and I am a parent in the district here to express concerns regarding the proposed permanent supportive housing development at 30% area median income," Stella said during the public comment period. She asked the district to obtain data from the city and local law enforcement on projected effects to student safety, attendance, academic performance and any potential loss of Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding.
Stella also asked the district to clarify how recently passed bond funds will be used given the project’s proximity to campus. "…the junior high in the district that is now scheduled to be 420 feet away from homeless and substance abuse tenants," she said, requesting specific plans for students with special needs and for safety measures beyond fencing and campus security at the corner.
Board members acknowledged the concern and directed the superintendent to follow up. Superintendent Brenda Leon offered to provide a business card and said district staff had been attending city meetings and would be in conversation with the parent. Trustee Covey earlier noted the city had assured the community the city would work closely with the district as the project moves forward.
No board action was taken during the meeting; the district said staff would continue coordinating with city officials and would contact the speaker to discuss concerns in more detail.
