Consolidation of Armstrong Elementary School into Golden Springs Elementary School Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050622
Public Agency
Pomona Unified School District
Document Title
Consolidation of Armstrong Elementary School into Golden Springs Elementary School Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/15/2026
Document Description
The Pomona Unified School District (District) will close Armstrong Elementary School (ES) and transfer all students to the existing Golden Springs ES. The proposed consolidation will not require physical improvements to Golden Springs ES, and no physical improvements, use, or development will occur at Armstrong ES. The proposed consolidation will transfer 215 students (2025-2026 school year) from Armstrong ES to Golden Springs ES, which has an enrollment of 388 students (2025 2026 school year). Golden Springs ES has a capacity of 870 The proposed consolidation will occur during Summer 2026, and be in effect for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed project will not increase enrollment in the District, and is proposed to address declining enrollment and ensure the efficient allocation of resources. The District’s students, staff, and surrounding community will benefit from a more efficient allocation of school and educational resources
Contact Information
Name
Isela Vazquez
Agency Name
Pomona Unified School District
Job Title
Chief Facilities Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Email
Location
Cities
Diamond Bar
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Zip
91765
Schools
Armstrong Elementary School and Golden Springs Elementary School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Section 21080.18
Reasons for Exemption
The closure of Armstrong ES and the transfer of Armstrong ES students to the existing Golden Springs ES campus is statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.18 since no physical improvements are needed, and there is sufficient capacity at Golden Springs ES to accommodate the transfer of Armstrong ES students. As there are no physical changes required to accommodate the transfer of students, no categorical exemptions are warranted. Therefore, the proposed project is statutorily exempt pursuant to PRC Section 21080.18.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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