8-acre field behind La Veta Elementary in Orange could be considered surplus

8-acre field behind La Veta Elementary in Orange could be considered surplus

Orange Unified is considering whether to declare nearly eight acres of fields at the back of La Veta Elementary as surplus land. Doing so could open a pathway for the land to be sold, leased or developed for housing, prompting concerns from some neighbors. In November, the school board approved the creation of an asset management committee — known as a “7-11 committee” — to evaluate the value of the large grassy field behind the campus. That com…