Liberty Middle School and Career Technical Education Program Project

The Liberty Elementary School District is planning the construction of a new 7th-8th grade middle school and Career Technical Education (CTE) agriculture program in Petaluma, California. The project will replace approximately 162,396 square feet of existing structures on a 30.82-acre site. The middle school campus will feature 10 classrooms, a library, an administrative building, a gymnasium, a multipurpose room, and a central plaza, complemented by athletic fields, sports courts, and an amphitheater. The CTE agriculture program will include a 4,000-square-foot livestock barn, a 1,350-square-foot enrichment classroom with a kitchen, two 1,000-square-foot storage buildings, a restroom facility, and outdoor learning and garden areas. The project is designed for a total capacity of 240 students, including 200 middle school students and 40 CTE students. Site improvements include two parking lots with 142 spaces, including eight ADA-accessible spots, perimeter fencing, security and wayfinding lighting, and over 152,000 square feet of landscaping with native plants. Construction is scheduled to occur in a single 18-month phase starting in winter 2027 and concluding in summer 2028. The project is currently undergoing environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the Liberty Elementary School District serving as the lead agency.