Santa Ana College Classrooms Lease to Vista Meridian Global Academy Project

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (District) is seeking to lease nine existing classrooms within the Santa Ana College (College) campus for up to three years to Vista Meridian Global Academy (Academy), a charter school serving freshman through senior students. Nine classrooms would accommodate 15 faculty and staff and up to 250 students from the Academy. Implementation of the proposed lease will not require physical improvements to the College. Additional parking spaces would not be required as Academy students would be bussed (in small vans) in from the Academy to the College or dropped off by parents. However, if Academy students decide to drive and park in the existing parking spaces of the College, the Academy is provided up to 30 parking spaces (anywhere on campus, not reserved and available on a first come first serve basis) via parking fees. If needed, there is additional parking available on the campus. The classroom lease would go into effect during the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposed project will not require or authorize physical changes at the College. The project is proposed to address limited classroom space at the Academy and ensure the efficient allocation of the College’s resources. The Academy and College students, staff, and surrounding community will benefit from a more efficient allocation of school and educational resources.