Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets Field Upgrades with Natural Turf & Synthetic Track

The Project will demolish and remove the existing decomposed granite track; install a new synthetic track, scoreboard, and goal posts; reseed the existing natural grass field; relocate existing batting cages at the existing track and field; install new dugouts and bullpens, backstops. protective netting, scoreboard, portable bleachers, benches, and signage; and reseed the existing grass areas on the softball and baseball fields (Exhibit A). The Board of Education approved the Project’s budget of $9,158,454 on March 12. 2024. Minor work will include improvements within the Project area to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements including those of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Division of State Architect (DSA), California Environmental Quality (CEQA), and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The Project will be implemented pursuant to all applicable State, federal, and local regulations and all applicable Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) specifications, standards, and/or guidelines, including those in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects (SC) as adopted by the Board of Education on December 12, 2023. LAUSD’s SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design in order to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District’s projects. The beneficiaries of the Project include Westchester HS students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the Campus pursuant to the Civic Center Act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38 130 - 38139). The proposed athletic facilities upgrade will support the school’s physical education program, competitive athletic programs and allow the school to host athletic events and other school community events. The upgraded athletic facilities, once completed, will provide modem high—performance athletic facilities that support physical educational programs, student athletic achievement, and competitive athletic programs. In 2023-24, the athletic program of Westchester HS included 295 athletes and 13 sports.