San Jacinto Leadership Academy Modernization Project

The District proposes the addition of a two-story building with 10 classrooms, administrative offices, workrooms, and restrooms on the northwestern portion of the campus; removal of ten portable classrooms that are currently in the northwestern portion of the campus and will be replaced by the new classroom building; interior alterations to four existing classroom buildings on the campus; and addition of a new 38 space parking lot near the intersection of Tahquitz Street and Ramona Boulevard, which will include three electric vehicle (EV) parking spaces, and three ADA parking spaces New Classroom Building: The District proposes the construction of a two-story classroom and administrative building on the northwestern portion of campus, along Ramona Boulevard. The new building will include 10 new classrooms, student and staff restrooms, utility rooms, a health office, administrative offices, a conference room, a workroom, an elevator, and a lobby area. The new building will be 18,335 gross square feet. The addition of the new building will replace the portable classrooms proposed to be removed. Portable Classroom Removal: The proposed project will include the removal of 10 portable classrooms (Building Nos. 201–205 and 301–305) and associated utilities currently located at the northwestern portion of the campus, with the new classroom building serving as their replacement. Building Modernization: The proposed project will also include the modernization of four existing buildings—Building 400, 500, 700, and 800. Modernization will include minor interior upgrades to doors, walls, restrooms, and ceilings. New Parking Lot and Access: The proposed project will add a new 38-space parking lot near the intersection of Tahquitz Street and Ramona Boulevard on the northwestern corner of campus, and the location of an existing grassy field. Access to the new parking lot will be provided by a connection to an existing driveway on Tahquitz Street that currently provides access to an adjacent parking lot, located directly north of the project site. The new parking lot will provide additional parking for students and staff, and will include three electric vehicle (EV) parking spaces and 13 EV-capable parking stalls. Three ADA parking stalls will be added. New associated landscaping and tree shading will be implemented throughout the parking lot. Hardscaping and Landscaping: Proposed new hardscaping and landscaping will be added to the areas surrounding the proposed new building and parking lot and will consist of ornamental landscaping, shade trees, and concrete paving. New hardscaping will encompass 31,750 total square feet, and new landscaping will encompass 6,100 total square feet. Construction: The proposed project will be constructed in three phases over approximately 14 months, beginning in November 2026 and ending in January 2028. Phase 1 will consist of the construction of the new classroom and administrative building; Phase 2 will consist of the modernization of Buildings 400, 500, 700, and 800; and Phase 3 will consist of the removal of the ten portable classrooms. All construction equipment and workers will be within the boundaries of the project site, and contractors will adhere to Section 8.40.090, Construction Activity Noise Regulations, of the City of San Jacinto Municipal Code, which limits construction activities to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays to avoid disruption to nearby residences. The proposed project will not increase the net total number of classrooms on the campus and will not increase the school’s student capacity. All project improvements will occur on campus, and no off-site improvements will be included as part of the proposed project.