This new, unified campus for Edward Kemble Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School replaces two aging facilities, one of which consisted entirely of portable buildings. Delivered in two increments, the project began with Increment 1, which focused on preparing new site infrastructure while the existing campus remained occupied and safely relocating existing modular classrooms over a single summer break. C/S prepared the site and infrastructure to receive and reconnect 25 portable buildings, including 22 classroom portables plus bathroom and administrative units, creating a fully functional temporary campus for students and staff during construction. The work included building pads, utility extensions and tie-ins, electrical and fire alarm connections, ADA ramp installations, landscape restoration, restroom modular setup, and interior finishes, supporting continued instruction for an estimated 850 students while maintaining safe access and reliable building services throughout the transition.
This early work kept students on site, maintained operations, and set up utilities and pathways to support the new construction in Increment 2. By consolidating both campuses into one modern site, the project significantly expanded outdoor play areas and shared open space, providing long-term benefits for both students and the surrounding community. The completed campus now serves transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and includes a two-story classroom building, a dedicated Wellness Suite, and a Family Resource Room. It also features flexible spaces for after-school enrichment in arts, science, and music. Together, the phased modular work and new construction create a more engaging, supportive, and well-rounded learning environment for students and families.