SEPA
State Environmental Policy Act
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a framework for agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before taking action. You can view SEPA-related documentation related to Seattle Public Schools projects.
Virtual Hearing for BTA V Capital Levy Program
Seattle Public Schools will hold a virtual SEPA hearing regarding the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics (BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof More) V Capital Levy Program at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2021, by Zoom.
To participate in this meeting via computer or application:
Zoom virtual meeting link
Meeting ID: 939 5327 2746
Passcode: 586582
To participate in this meeting via conference call:
Dial 877-853-5257
Meeting ID: 939 5327 2746
All proposed exhibits shall be clearly labeled (Exhibit 1, 2, etc.) and provided, via email, to the authorized representative for each party and the hearing examiner at least five business days prior to the scheduled hearing unless the hearing examiner’s pre-hearing order (if there is an order) provides for a different schedule. Please email exhibit files to SEPAhearings@seattleschools.org and limit exhibit files to these formats: xlsx, docx, pptx, pdf, and jpg.
Final SEPA Checklist for the BTA V Capital Levy Program and Determination of Nonsignificance
The public comment period was Aug. 18-Sept. 2, 2021.
Seattle Public Schools (SPSSeattle Public Schools) has prepared the final environmental checklist, in compliance with State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations for the Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics (BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof More) V Capital Levy Program. This document provides a programmatic (non-project) level environmental review of this proposed capital levy. The SEPA official has reviewed the checklist and determined that the project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is therefore not required under RCW 43.21C.
Where to get information: Beginning Aug. 18, 2021, view the final SEPA checklist and determination of nonsignificance (DNS) for the BTA V Capital Levy Program. A hard copy of the document is also available for $13 by contacting Seattle Public Schools by phone at 206-252-0635 or by written request sent to Seattle Public Schools, P.O. Box 34165, MS 22-332, Seattle, WA 98124-1165
Comment and appeal process: Written comments and/or appeals of the determination will be accepted if received no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 2, 2021:
Email: SEPAAppeals@seattleschools.org
Mail:
Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools
P.O. Box 34165, MS 32-150
Seattle, WA 98124
Draft SEPA Checklist for the BTA V Capital Levy Program
The public comment period was May 17-June 16, 2021, with an extension until June 25, 2021.
Seattle Public Schools has prepared a draft State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist in compliance with SEPA regulations for the proposed Buildings, Technology, and Academics/Athletics (BTABuilding Renovations, Technology and Academic/Athletics Levy provides resources for seismic improvements, roof More) V Capital Levy Program. This document provides a programmatic (non-project) level environmental review of this proposed capital levy. The district seeks written comments on the draft SEPA checklist.
Where to get information: Beginning May 17, 2021, view the draft SEPA checklist for the BTA V Capital Levy Program.
A hard copy of the document is also available for $13 by contacting Seattle Public Schools by phone at 206-252-0551 or by written request sent to Seattle Public Schools, P.O. Box 34165, MS 22-332, Seattle, WA 98124-1165
To submit comments by 5 p.m. June 25, 2021:
Email: SEPAcomments@seattleschools.org
Mail:
Fred Podesta, Chief Operations Officer
Seattle Public Schools
P.O. Box 34165, MS 22-183
Seattle, WA 98124
Seattle Public Schools SEPA Remote Hearings Protocols
- Remote SEPA Appeal Hearing Procedural Protocols
- Hearing Examiner Rules of Practice and Procedure for Appeals of SEPA Determinations Pursuant to SPS Policy No. 6890
Hearing Calendar
Hearings will be added to the calendar once scheduled. Please see the project tabs below for more information.
BEX Capital Levies
The BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More capital levies support many projects for Seattle Public Schools. Read more about the determination of project significance and scoping for the most recent capital levy BEX V including the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.
Elementary School Projects
Middle School Projects
High School Projects
BEX V Capital Levy
BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V is the Building Excellence V (BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V) Capital Levy, which was approved by 73% of Seattle voters in February 2019. BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More supports many projects for Seattle Public Schools.
BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Final PEIS) has been published for viewing by the public. View the final PEIS. If you would like to purchase a hard copy of the report for $15, please call 206-252-0641.
The appeal period for BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement was June 18-July 2, 2018. Appeals were submitted to the superintendent.
BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: View the draft BEX V Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.
The comment period was April 3-May 4, 2018. A public meeting was held April 16, 2018, at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence.
If you would like to receive a full version with all attachments emailed to you, please contact SEPAComments@seattleschools.org. If you would like to purchase a hard copy of the file for $15, please call 206-252-0641.
Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More V
Seattle Public Schools is proposing a Building Excellence (BEXBuilding Excellence Capital Levy provides resources for school construction, renovations, and additions. More) V capital levy that includes construction, renovation, replacement, and modernization of school buildings throughout Seattle, as well as upgrades to and installation of lighting at athletic fields. There are four alternatives proposed for consideration. A Determination of Significance has been issued, identifying the following areas for discussion in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be developed:
- Transportation
- Land use
- Historic and cultural preservation
- Recreation
- Aesthetics
- Light and glare
- Noise
- Plants (including trees)
- Habitat areas
- Water resources
- Construction
See the Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice
Public Comment on Scoping: Comments were submitted on the alternatives, mitigation measures, probably adverse impacts, and licenses or permits that may be required by Feb. 12, 2019.