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ESP Letter to SCUSD Regarding El Dorado School
November 14, 2025
Mr. Jasjit Singh
Sacramento City Unified School District
5735 47th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824
Dear Mr. Singh,
East Sacramento Preservation has served the neighborhood for more than twenty years. Our organization provides community service, scholarships for Umoja graduates, and design review in support of maintaining the vitality and character of East Sacramento.
At our recent Board meeting, a community member expressed concern about the future of the El Dorado School/McClaskey Adult Center campus. As this property lies within your Trustee Area Two and directly under your purview, our organization respectfully requests information about the district’s plans now that the McClaskey Adult Center is relocating.
The community member who brought this issue to our attention has attempted to contact you, other district representatives, and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum but has been unable to obtain any clear information about the future of this building.
In light of these concerns, East Sacramento Preservation, on behalf of its members and the neighborhood at large, asks that you please provide the following:
• What are the district’s general plans for the El Dorado/McClaskey Adult Center site?
• Will the facility continue to house classes or programs for any group of students?
• Is the district considering selling, surplussing, or repurposing the property in any way?
• What design review and community input process will the district offer regarding the long-term future of the building?
We understand that properties owned by California school districts are not easily sold or disposed of and that any such process is lengthy. Nevertheless, with the Adult Center moving out, the possibility of extended vacancies is of significant concern. The neighborhood strongly hopes to see the site remain an active, well-used center that benefits both students and the community.
Moreover, it is of critical importance to East Sacramento Preservation and to the surrounding neighborhood that we be included fully and transparently in any process involving the future use of this historic building.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. You may contact us by phone or email. We look forward to your response and would be happy to meet with you about this issue.
Sincerely,
Martin Palomar
Martin Palomar,
President, East Sacramento Preservation, Inc.
PO Box 191763, Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: 916-202-8607
Email: martinpalomar@yahoo.com
cc:
Phil Pluckebaum, District 4 Councilmember
Tara Jeane, 1st Vice President of Education, Area 1
Chinua Rhodes, 2nd Vice President of Education, Area 5
Jose M. Navarro, Board of Education Member, Area 3
April K Ybarra, Board of Education Member, Area 4
Taylor Kayatta, Board of Education Member, Area 6
Michael Benjamin, Board of Education Member, Area 7
Maggie Kemper, Student Board of Education Member
Lisa Allen, Superintendent
Posted in District 3, Environment, Preservation District, Trees, Uncategorized
Tagged city of sacramento, East Sacramento, East Sacramento Preservation, Smart Growth
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East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes
East Sacramento Preservation – Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Alhambra Room, Clunie Community Center
Present:
• Will Green
• Rose Luther
• Sandra Carter
• Ellen Cochrane
• Shannon Ross
• Visitor Presentation – Shannon Ross
• The Board welcomed Shannon Ross, a neighbor of the historic El Dorado School (1921).
• Shannon expressed concern about the future of the campus and frustration regarding difficulty reaching the school board representative for the area.
• The Board shared that ESP began a formal preservation effort one year ago by hiring a well-known historic consultant to complete the nomination for the El Dorado School to the National Park Service for federal historic recognition.
• This nomination was expected to be heard by SHPO last Friday; however, it was not placed on the agenda.
• Will Green contacted Amy Crain at SHPO to inquire about the status of the petition. Amy is currently out of the office until next week.
• Shannon expressed strong interest in preserving the historic portion of the school and maintaining its architectural presence in the neighborhood. She is coordinating with other neighbors and plans to organize an effort to gather information and communicate the community’s position to decision-makers.
• Approval of Minutes
• Minutes from the October Board meeting were unanimously approved.
• Treasurer’s Report – Will Green
• Will Green provided a brief summary of current finances and referred the Board to his distributed handout for full details.
• Holiday Party – December 20, 2025
• The event will be held from 12:00–2:00pm at Lucid Winery, 1015 R Street, Sacramento.
• The Board agreed to invite 50 guests. The purpose is to thank supporters, reconnect with members, and introduce potential new members to ESP’s work.
• Nugget Market will provide the catered food. Items will be picked up by volunteers, as delivery is not available.
• Rose Luther will coordinate paper plates, napkins, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• The Board approved a total budget of $1,500, covering food, rental cost, and one case of wine.
• ESP membership information will be prepared and made available at the event, including enrollment and renewal slips.
• Set-up and clean-up volunteers include Rose Luther, Will Green, Martin Palomar, and Ellen Cochrane.
• Sandra Carter and her husband graciously volunteered to play music.
• Next Meeting
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
• Trash Dash – Sunday, November 23, 2025
• The upcoming Trash Dash will be led by Will Green.
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Tagged East Sacramento, East Sacramento Neighborhood Associations, East Sacramento Preservation, Smart Growth
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