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Board adopts small increase to developer fees to keep pace with construction inflation
Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, the board adopted a resolution to raise level‑1 developer fees allowed under state law; the district's portion increases from $1.93 to $2.75 per residential square foot in the USD area.
The board held a public hearing and then adopted Resolution R 2025–2026/31 to increase level‑1 statutory developer fees for new residential and commercial construction, reflecting recent changes in state maximums and higher construction costs.
Staff explained that the district has not raised developer fees since 2018 and that facility master‑plan updates and the justification report support the increase. The district's residential share will rise (USD area from $1.93 to $2.75 per square foot; San Pasqual area from $1.26 to $1.79). There were no public speakers at the hearing. Trustees discussed whether asking new homeowners for additional funds is appropriate given enrollment trends; one trustee said he would vote yes but urged the district to use the funds to make the schools "amazing." The resolution passed on a roll‑call vote.
