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Board adopts higher developer school fees, advances two school-site approvals and approves multiple construction contracts
Summary
Trustees adopted an alternative (level two) school facilities fee and approved EIR addenda for two proposed school sites (Fairway Canyon TK-5 and Atwell TK-8), plus a range of construction contracts and awards for HVAC, classroom and kitchen projects.
The Beaumont Unified School District board adopted its 2025 School Facilities Needs Analysis and a proposed level two fee structure for new residential development, moving from the statutory level one fee toward a higher alternative fee. Staff told trustees that the proposed level two residential fee would be $553 (about $0.36 higher than the district's current level one rate) using the state's funding formula; the fee is intended to help close the projected funding gap for future school capacity needs.
Trustees also held and closed two public hearings and adopted environmental addenda for two proposed school sites. PlaceWorks consultant Christine Morosa summarized findings for the Fairway Canyon TK-5 site (approx. 13 acres) and the Atwell TK-8 site (approx. 20 acres). Both addenda incorporated technical studies (geological and environmental hazards assessments and pipeline safety hazard assessments) and concluded no new or more severe impacts beyond the previously certified EIRs; board members asked clarifying questions about pipelines, worst-case rupture scenarios and whether K-5 could be changed to TK-8 during design. Staff said significant changes in scope would prompt re-review with legal counsel.
The board approved resolutions adopting the Fairway Canyon and Atwell addenda and adopted Resolution 2024-25-28 approving the facilities needs analysis and the alternative fee. Trustees also approved multiple architectural and construction agreements for school growth projects, including portable/modular classroom projects, an $8 million Glen View High School classroom building (stick-built, ~5,000 sq ft), and bid awards and construction management for the Palm Innovation Academy kitchen ($7.3M budget). Staff provided timetables and budgets for the districtwide HVAC upgrades ($16.1M) and other capital projects.
Ending: With fees and site approvals finalized, staff said they will proceed to site acquisition and design phases, pursue state site approval where applicable, and bring implementation details and updates back to the board.
