At CAJA Environmental Services, we understand the unique challenges and expectations that come with educational development. Whether you're modernizing classrooms, building a new gymnasium, or opening an entirely new campus, the CEQA process for schools requires precision, strategy, and an understanding of education-centered operations.

CAJA
is
Modeling Excellence

Whether you're modernizing classrooms, building a new gymnasium, or opening an entirely new campus, the CEQA process for schools requires precision, strategy, and an understanding of education-centered operations.
Your mission is education.
Ours is making the path to approval smoother.
Let’s chat about how our team can support your next school project.

Expertise in School-Specific
CEQA Pathways

We’re well-versed in the nuances of CEQA as it applies to K-12 and higher education institutions. We know how to identify and leverage categorical exemptions such as Class 14 (Minor Additions to Schools), and when a full MND or EIR is necessary.

Education-Focused Environmental Analysis

School projects need to be evaluated differently. We tailor our analysis to reflect real-world impacts on students, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood:

Traffic and circulation evaluated around bell schedules
and drop-off/pick-up patterns
Noise and air quality studies that focus on
classroom learning environments
Sensitive receptor proximity—we consider student and
faculty health first
Construction-phase mitigation planning that ensures
educational continuity
Land Use Compatibility with surrounding uses and
potential hazards

Trusted Coordination with Public Agencies

We’ve worked with cities, counties, private schools, charter schools, and local districts throughout California. We help navigate overlapping regulatory frameworks and ensure your CEQA documentation aligns with funding and permitting timelines.