Berkeley High School Special Day Classroom Building Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100886
Public Agency
Berkeley Unified School District
(BUSD)
Document Title
Berkeley High School Special Day Classroom Building Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would install a modular classroom building on the Berkeley High School campus to serve the existing Special Education Department. Project activities would include site preparation, installation of a concrete pad, utility connections to existing services, and the installation of a single-story modular building totaling approximately 4,410 square feet comprising two classrooms, an independent study space, office space, student and staff restrooms, as well as an exterior courtyard area. The project would address existing space constraints and provide appropriately designed instructional and support space for specialized educational services.
Contact Information
Name
John Calise
Agency Name
Berkeley Unified School District
Job Title
Assistant Superintendent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Allston Way and Milvia
Zip
94704
Other Location Info
1980 Allston Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15314
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project qualifies for the Class 14 Categorical Exemption for Minor Additions to Existing School as the project would serve existing students within the program at the campus and would not increase student capacity or substantially increase the number of existing classrooms. No exceptions to the application of the categorical exemption are applicable to the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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