Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Notice of Public Hearing 

Notice of Consideration of Approving an Increase in Statutory (Level 1) School Fees Imposed on New Residential and Commercial/Industrial Construction Pursuant to Government Code Section 65995 and Education Code Section 17620

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education (“Board”) of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (“School District”) at its regular board meeting to be held in the District Education Center Board Room located at 2985 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, will consider approving an increase in statutory school fees (“Level I School Fees”) that may be imposed on new residential and commercial/industrial construction located within the boundaries of the School District pursuant to Government Code Section 65995 and Education Code Section 17620.

A report entitled “2025 Fee Justification Study” was prepared pursuant to and in accordance with applicable law, which includes information and analysis demonstrating the relationship between new residential and commercial/industrial development and the School District’s need for the construction and/or reconstruction of school facilities, the estimated cost of the school facilities, and justification for the levy of Level I School Fees on new residential and commercial/industrial development.

The School Fee Justification Study and any related documents regarding the proposed adoption of the Level I School Fees will be available for public review, commencing Friday, April 11, 2025, during normal business hours at the School District’s administrative office, located at 2985 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626.

Questions and/or comments should be directed to Jeffrey Trader, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Business Official, at 714-424-5001. 

Michelle Murphy, Clerk
Board of Education