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Board weighs options to repair high‑school track and field; asks staff to seek architectural proposals
Summary
District staff presented three options for the Brea Olinda High School stadium — basic track resurfacing (~$275k–$315k), field repair with architectural plans (~$900k), and a full upgrade triggering DSA review — and the board directed staff to solicit architect proposals and return with costed options.
District facilities staff gave a detailed update on multiple campus projects and requested direction on the high school stadium.
Rick Champion and Director of Maintenance Jeff Ferrato reviewed the status of recent work (Laurel perimeter fence nearly complete) and presented concept drawings and cost estimates for Falcon Elementary’s proposed MPR and kitchen (rough midpoint budget $11.2 million). The bulk of the discussion focused on Brea Olinda High School’s track and field. Staff presented three options:
• Option A – Resurface the existing track with new rubberized material (estimated $275,000–$315,000 including contingency), a relatively quick repair with limited structural work.
• Option B – Field repairs and drainage improvements requiring architect‑prepared bid sets and an estimated construction cost in the range of $900,000 (estimate pending formal bids), intended to protect the track by correcting underlying drainage and soil issues.
• Option C – A larger DSA‑triggering upgrade for a new track/field configuration (higher cost), which would add path‑of‑travel obligations and more extensive civil work.
Staff also discussed LED lighting retrofits (estimated annual crane cost now ~$15,000 per year for bulb replacement; LED would reduce utility and maintenance costs) and ongoing scoreboard and conduit deterioration. Trustees raised concerns about funding limits, the community’s prior survey ranking for athletic facilities, potential offline time for facilities during construction, CIF certification implications and long‑term maintenance.
Board members requested staff to gather formal architect proposals outlining fees and scopes for multiple options (repair, upgrade to CIF‑compatible track, and combined lighting/scoreboard work) and to return with more precise ROMs and bid‑ready plan costs at a December or January meeting. Champion said proposal requests will be prepared and the district will pursue possible grants and private matches where feasible.
No binding construction authorization was approved; the board approved moving forward to solicit architect proposals and further analysis.
