Facilities & Operations

Facilities Strategic Plan

In 2022–23, LCMSD completed a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, which has since evolved into the Facilities Strategic Plan (FSP). Following Board approval of the 2023–2033 plan, several key developments prompted the need for a refreshed 10-year update.

Since 2023, the District has experienced:

  • New safety and security priorities identified through Keenan Associates and Hanover Research studies
  • Rising construction costs impacting previously planned scopes
  • Additional essential facility needs emerging across all three campuses
  • Updated 10-year internal Facilities Needs Analysis and cost projections

The Facilities Strategic Plan Committee, comprised of district staff, administrators, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders, reconvened to evaluate and incorporate these new conditions. The updated 2026–2036 Facilities Strategic Plan aligns facility priorities with LCMSD’s educational mission, safety commitments, and long-term fiscal stewardship, providing a comprehensive, district-wide blueprint to guide facility upgrades, modernization, and safety improvements over the next decade.

Potential Bond Extension

Contact Information

Erik vonBlankenburg, Facilities Director

evonblankenburg@lcmschools.org 415-233-3906

Nichole Urrea, Assistant to Facilities Director nurrea@lcmschools.org 415-927-6960 x 2

    Facilities Rental Information

    All groups wishing to use school facilities must submit an application and proof of insurance. Applications for the use of Neil Cummins Elementary School, Hall Middle School, and The Cove School must be submitted to the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Office. Rental requests for Fields and Gyms are scheduled through the Park and Rec dept of that particular city. Non-Profit groups associated with the schools or in direct service to the youth of the community may or may not be eligible for non-fee use of school facilities. Please fill out the application and submit it to Erik vonBlankenburg at the District Office - evonblankenburg@lcmschools.org or in person. Before approval of facility use, groups must supply a Certificate of Liability Insurance.

    School Impact (developer) Fee Information

    Developer Fees

    In 1986, the California Legislature authorized school districts to levy school impact or developer fees on residential and commercial/industrial development for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school facilities. The basis of the school facilities legislation is the relationship between new development, and the impact on school districts to provide adequate school facilities for the student population new development generates. The authority for the District’s assessment of developer fees is set forth in Education Code Section 17620, pursuant to Government Code 65995. The Annual Accounting of Developer Fees can be found in the Financial Information section above.

    Fees Residential – $3.36 Commercial – $0.58

    Payment of Developer Fees

    Email nurrea@lcmschools.org for more information.

    Frequently Asked Questions
    How are fee amounts calculated? Fees are charged on each square foot of new/additional living space. If the addition is less than 500 square feet, the project is exempt from fees. If the addition is 500 square feet or more, fees will be due for the entire addition. For example, if a residential addition is 750 square feet, fees will be due for 750 SF x $4.79. If the residential addition is 480 square feet, no fees will be due. If your project is below 500 square feet you will need to send plans as directed above to confirm that you are exempt from fees and obtain a Certificate of Compliance.

    Do I have to pay if I am building or renovating a home but have no children? Fees are due solely based on square footage added to the property, so will apply regardless of whether children are living on the property.

    Do I have to pay fees for the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Yes, square footage associated with an ADU is considered additional living space and subject to fees. Government Code Section 65852.2, effective January 1, 2020 amended the parameters by which a local agency, special district, or water corporation may levy fees on ADUs under 750 feet, however, school districts are not impacted by this new law because the statue expressly only applies to cities, counties, water districts, and special districts. School Districts do not fall into any of these categories. In addition, school districts are independently authorized to levy developer fees per Ed Code Section 17620. The ADU legislation does not modify, suspend, or mention Ed Section 17620, therefor does not restrict a school district’s ability to levy fees on ADUs.