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Martinez Board approves resolution to explore workforce housing on underused district property
Summary
The board adopted a resolution directing staff to explore underutilized district property as potential sites for education workforce housing and authorized inclusion in a CSBA grant cohort; members cautioned about preserving local control over parcels flagged by state maps.
The Martinez Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution supporting education workforce housing and directing staff to explore underused district property for potential development to help recruit and retain teachers and classified staff.
Superintendent-level staff presented the resolution as part of a CSBA grant application that would select a small number of districts for a cohort to plan workforce housing development. Staff said the state’s mapping tools sometimes designate sites — including a park adjacent to John Muir Elementary — as “underutilized” because they lack housing or school use, which prompted board members to emphasize the need to protect local control and ensure any effort preserves community priorities.
Board members asked about the grant timeline and cohort meetings; staff said the first cohort meeting would likely be in October if the district is selected. The board debated the level of outreach and the labor involved in exploring property options and asked staff to report back with more details about specific underutilized parcels when time allows.
Board member concerns focused on maintaining control of district land and clarifying what "underutilized" means in the state’s mapping; staff said the resolution would support the application and further study rather than commit the district to a development plan. The motion to adopt the resolution carried by voice vote.
