NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FROM MAY 13 THROUGH JUNE 15 PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR BEAUMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED SCHOOL: TK-8 SCHOOL ON BROOKSIDE AVENUE AND N. HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVENUE, CHERRY VALLEY, CALIFORNIAWHAT'S BEING PROPOSED?In accordance with the California Education Code (CEC), the Beaumont Unified School District (District) is soliciting public comments during a 30-day public review period on the Draft Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Report for the proposed Beaumont Unified School District TK-8 School. The project site consists of four legal parcels, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 408-080-009 through -012. The project site is bordered by Brookside Avenue to the north, N. Highland Springs Avenue to the east, vacant parcels and residential uses to the west, and residential uses to the south. Cougar Way is just south of the project site, in Cherry Valley, California. A proposed TK-8 School is to be constructed at the project site. During the public comment period, in accordance with the CEC, the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will review and approve the draft PEA report. The PEA has been prepared to evaluate if environmental conditions exist at the project site that could pose a threat to human health or the environment under any land use scenario.WHY THIS NOTICE?The purpose of this notice is to notify the community of their opportunity to learn more about the project and to provide comments on the draft PEA.HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?The community has an opportunity to provide comments to the District during the public comment period. Written comments will be accepted on the draft PEA report from May 13 through June 15, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.COMMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Beaumont Unified School District350 W. Brookside AvenueBeaumont, CA 92223•CONTACTS:Ana Gonzalez, Director, Facilities Planning, agonzalez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us• Nora Lopez, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Planning, nperezlopez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.usIn addition, a Public Hearing will be held at the Beaumont Unified School District Administration Board Room, 350 W. Brookside Avenue, Beaumont, California, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to receive further comments from the public.WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?Community members are encouraged to read the PEA at the following repository locations:•Beaumont Unified School District Offices, 350 W. Brookside Avenue, Beaumont, California 92223.The phone number is (951) 845-1631. The District office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the report is also available on the Districtwebsite: https://www.beaumontusd.us/• Beaumont Library District, 125 E. 8th Street, Beaumont, California 92223.The phone number is (951) 845-1357. Their hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION?In English:•·Ana Gonzalez at (951) 797-5373 (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or by e-mail at agonzalez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.usNora Lopez at (951) 389-0518 (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or by e-mail at nperezlopez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.usEn español:••Ana Gonzalez al (951) 797-5373 (7:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.) o por correo electrónico a agonzalez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.usNora Lopez al (951) 389-0518 (7:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.) o por correo electrónico a nperezlopez@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us
