Policy 7131 - Relations with Local Agencies
Series: 7000 - Facilities
Policy: 7131 - Relations with Local Agencies
Adopted: 07/15/2025
Last Revised: N/A
Last Reviewed: N/A
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Relations with Local Agencies
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of collaborating and communicating with other local agencies in order to provide the best possible school facilities and to allocate facility resources in an effective and efficient manner. The Board and district staff shall consult and coordinate with local agencies as required by law and whenever the expertise and resources of these agencies can assist the district in the planning, design and construction of facilities.
Following notification by a city or county of proposed action to adopt or substantially revise a general plan, the Board may request a meeting with the local planning agency to discuss possible methods of coordinating planning, design and construction of new school facilities and school sites.
The Superintendent or designee shall monitor land development proposals within district boundaries and shall ensure that an exchange of accurate information is maintained with city/county planning staff regarding the impact of land development on the district's educational programs and facility needs.
Recognizing that available funds may not suffice to eliminate overcrowding in district schools caused by new development, the Board urges the city/county to adopt in its general plan or other appropriate planning documents, to the extent permitted by law, a provision which ensures that adequate school facilities will be available.
Notifications to Other Local Agencies
The Board shall notify the city council or county board of supervisors whenever it finds, based on clear and convincing evidence:
Following notification by a city or county of proposed action to adopt or substantially revise a general plan, the Board may request a meeting with the local planning agency to discuss possible methods of coordinating planning, design and construction of new school facilities and school sites.
The Superintendent or designee shall monitor land development proposals within district boundaries and shall ensure that an exchange of accurate information is maintained with city/county planning staff regarding the impact of land development on the district's educational programs and facility needs.
Recognizing that available funds may not suffice to eliminate overcrowding in district schools caused by new development, the Board urges the city/county to adopt in its general plan or other appropriate planning documents, to the extent permitted by law, a provision which ensures that adequate school facilities will be available.
Notifications to Other Local Agencies
The Board shall notify the city council or county board of supervisors whenever it finds, based on clear and convincing evidence:
- That conditions of overcrowding exist in one or more attendance areas within the district which will impair the normal functioning of the educational programs, and the reason for the existence of those conditions.
- That all reasonable methods of mitigating conditions of overcrowding have been evaluated and no feasible method for reducing those conditions exists.
The above notice shall specify the mitigation measures considered by the district and shall include a completed application to the Office of Public School Construction for preliminary determination of eligibility for school construction under applicable state law.
The Superintendent or designee shall notify the appropriate city or county planning agency of the adoption of a school facility needs analysis or facilities master plan, the acquisition of a school site, or other action regarding school facilities in accordance with law.
The Superintendent or designee shall notify the appropriate city or county planning agency of the adoption of a school facility needs analysis or facilities master plan, the acquisition of a school site, or other action regarding school facilities in accordance with law.
Legal References
Policy Reference Disclaimer:
These references are not intended to be part of the policy itself, nor do they indicate the basis or authority for the Board to enact this policy. Instead, they are provided as additional resources for those interested in the subject matter of the policy.
STATE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
14 CCR 15000-15285 Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
5 CCR 14010 Procedure for site acquisition
EDUCATION CODE
17280-17317 Building approvals
35275 New school planning; cooperation with recreation and park authorities
GOVERNMENT CODE
53090-53097.5 Regulation of local agencies by counties and cities
65300-65303.4 Authority for and scope of general plans
65352.2 Communicating and coordinating of school sites
65850-65863.11 Adoption of regulations
65970-65981 School facilities
65995-65998 Developer fees
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
21000-21177 California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
WEBSITES
CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services https://legalservices.csba.org/#
Department of General Services, Office of Public School Construction https://www.dgs.ca.gov/opsc
California Department of Education, School Facilities http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa