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Oak Lawn High School board approves $41 million field house; district outlines funding sources
Summary
Superintendent Shahi Bagdasarian said the Oak Lawn High School board approved a $41 million field house, with construction starting soon and completion expected within about 18 months; the superintendent said part of the cost came from bond sales and capital projects but did not provide a full, line‑by‑line funding breakdown in his remarks.
Oak Lawn High School District Superintendent Shahi Bagdasarian told the chamber the school board approved a $41,000,000 field house project, with construction expected to begin within about a month and to be completed in roughly 18 months.
Bagdasarian described the facility as a multimode athletics and student space that will include a weight room, fitness center, offices and conference rooms. "We're very excited to have that approval from our board and, you know, doing that without going to a referendum," he said.
On funding, Bagdasarian said a portion of the project was financed by the sale of bonds and the remainder by capital‑project savings, but he did not provide a precise dollar breakdown in his remarks. The superintendent said the district used a five‑year strategic plan and community input to prioritize facilities and student outcomes.
The district invited community participation in upcoming career and engagement events, including a Spartan Career Connect event scheduled for March 20 to connect students with local professionals.
The project timeline and the absence of a referendum mean voters were not asked directly; the superintendent said the district expects substantial community usage when the facility opens.
