
Planning & Design
Planning & Design supports school facilities planning, project scoping, consultant coordination, regulatory approvals, developer fee administration, facilities enhancements, enrollment projections, and capacity studies—to support student success, maximize district resources, and align with long-term educational goals..
Public Notices
Notice of Availability
Resolution No. 25/26-3707 — Annual and Five-Year Reportable Developer Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The Board of Education is scheduled to review this item at its regular meeting of December 9, 2025.
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADOPTING SCHOOL DEVELOPER FEE STUDY AND INCREASING STATUTORY SCHOOL FACILITY FEES IMPOSED ON NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 17620 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65995
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education ("Board") of the Santa Ana Unified School District ("District") will hold a Public Hearing at its Regular Meeting to be held on May 19, 2026, to allow for public comment prior to the consideration and adoption of the "Residential and Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study” ("Study”), and to increase Statutory School Facility Fees imposed on Residential and Commercial/Industrial Construction per Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995. The Study is on file at the District’s offices, located at 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, and is available for public review from May 8, 2026, through May 19, 2026.
The Public Hearing will be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable, at Santa Ana Unified School District located at 1601 E Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701. These matters will be considered at such time as this agenda item is considered by the Board.
Any questions regarding the Fee Study or the public hearing should be directed to Jeremy Cogan at (714) 480-5356.
View Study: 2026 Residential and Commercial/Industrial Development School Fee Justification Study
Planning Services
Get to know the great people working behind the scenes every day to improve SAUSD schools.
Project registration, fee processing, and Certificates of Compliance.
All projects should begin with Facilitron registration.
Districtwide and attendance boundary reference maps.
Advance approval required before contractor entry to a school site.
Contractors may not enter school sites until written confirmation has been provided.
Long-range planning and standards documents.
Submit a request for planning review and consideration.
Planning studies, facilities strategy, and early project development.
Meet the Planning & Design Team
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Jeremy leads the planning and delivery of innovative, student-centered learning environments that reflect both community identity and future-ready design. Driven by a belief that facilities should make every student feel valued, he brings a collaborative approach to shaping spaces that support engagement, opportunity, and long-term success.
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