New District Office and Education Center Project

The New District Office and Education Center Project, identified as project number C102.001, is a modernization initiative by Santa Rosa City Schools located on approximately 8 acres at 211 Ridgway Avenue in Santa Rosa, California. The scope of work includes the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new two-story, steel-framed building of approximately 59,633 square feet with a 31,944 square foot footprint. This new facility will house the District Boardroom, which will accommodate up to 260 people, as well as the Human Resources, Special Services, Educational Services, and Business Services departments. Additionally, the project involves the renovation of a 6,696 square foot warehouse area for the Maintenance and Operations Department and comprehensive site improvements, including parking, landscaping, utilities, and drainage. Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026 and is expected to conclude in November 2027. The project has undergone environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Negative Declaration approved on July 22, 2026. Key personnel managing the project include Erik Oden as the Executive Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations, Catherine Gotfrid as the District Project Manager, and Daniel Stevens as the Project Manager for Van Pelt Construction Services. Technical documentation for the project includes detailed air quality modeling via CalEEMod, geotechnical investigations, and health risk assessments to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.