Whitley School Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2026020114
Public Agency
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Document Title
Whitley School Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/4/2026
Document Description
The District proposes to use a 5-acre parcel (APN 514-040-06), located directly south of the existing Whitley Elementary School, to develop additional recreational fields (i.e., baseball, softball, soccer, etc.) and increase the size of the existing student farm. The proposed development will provide improved recreational and agricultural education opportunities for the existing student population.
Contact Information
Name
Paul Johnson
Agency Name
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Job Title
Director of Facilities
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Emerson Way and Wible Road
Zip
93313
Total Acres
5
Parcel #
514-040-06
State Highways
99 119
Railways
San Joaquin Valley Railroad
Airports
NA
Schools
Valle Verde ES and Berkshire ES
Waterways
West Branch Canal and Hushfield Ditch
Township
30S
Range
27E
Section
36
Base
MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14 - §15314 Minor Additions to Schools
Reasons for Exemption
The Project will not increase the original student capacity or add additional classrooms. Little to no ground disturbance is expected. Development will occur on previously disturbed ground.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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