North Hills Prep Wants Lease The CHIME middle school at Devonshire Street and Valley Circle is seeking to modify its Conditional Use Permit so the campus can be leased to another school in September.
The Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee was told Thursday that CHIME has decided not to sell the property.
North Hills Prep wants to enter a three-year lease, but requires clearance to conduct high school classes on the middle school site. North Hills Prep specializes in 7-12th grade classes for students who "have not achieved their potential in mainstream educational environments," according to Claire Bowman, chief executive officer of North Hills Prep.
"We love the way it feels," said Bowman of the CHIME campus. "We love the neighborhood."
There will be 90 students who will arrive on campus in 10 9-passenger vans. Students will not drive to school.
CHIME will continue to have an infant and toddler program on part of the campus.
The Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee will discuss CHIME’s plans, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 15, in the Community Room at the Chatsworth Train Depot.