Rivera Middle School Grades K-8 Conversion Project

Rivera Middle School Grades K-8 Conversion Project

The project consists of the construction of new and remodeling of existing classrooms and other facilities on the campus of Rivera Middle School in order to facilitate the conversion of the school from grades 6 to 8 school to a grade K to 8 school. The proposed new administration, multi-purpose, and gymnasium facilities would be located close to the main parking lot to promote ease of access. The parking lots are intended to remove all traffic from the streets and neighborhoods during peak hours of drop off and pick up. The site plan incorporates additional interior courtyard space to encourage students to remain safely on campus during school hours. The project design does not require the removal of any existing playfields. Public on-site parking has been located near playfields that will be used during non-school hours with the intent of minimizing parking impacts on nearby neighborhoods. According to the District, the design of the new facilities will complement the existing campus and neighborhood. Upon full build-out, the school will have 60 teaching stations with the capacity for 1,500 grades K through 8 students. Portions of the school grounds will continue to be lighted for security and recreational purposes and may be available for community use during non-school hours.

Merced

Merced

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 10 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Fresno Region 5 (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency

Educational (Grades 6-8 to K-8 conversion project)