The new Oasis Sports Complex could be completed as soon as next year, the Oasis Charter Schools board was told Tuesday.
Superintendent Jacquelin Collins said they are not yet at a 100% design for the complex as it is a large project. They are meeting with Avalon Engineering and all the subcontractors for the design phase.
The system is currently in the phase of submitting the design to the city site permit office. The first round of comments came through on Feb. 6 and the second round of comments from the office will happen on March 6.
“We are anticipating the site permit approval by mid-April 2026,” Collins said.
The hope is by mid-May the city can advertise for construction bids.
The timeline right now has the project construction completion by the end of May 2027.
“A turnover by June 2028, I think that is a more reasonable plan,” Collins said, although she admitted it was not her wheelhouse.
Her presentation highlighted some of the latest improvements for the weight room, and concession stand.
Collins said they had to determine with the architect exactly where they were going to place the workout furniture.
“This is 10 feet smaller in width than our existing space. We spent a lot of time with placement of equipment and what we have will fit into that space nicely,” she said. “This is the plan we worked out with the architects to make sure it is sound.”
The concession stands also took on a new life, as they wanted to include a space for an athletic trainer to deal with injured athletes. There are four beds, shelving, a bathroom, and a desk area for the trainer.
“It is going to be a labor of love,” Board member Jose Santos said. “That’s what these kids deserve. They want to have a place they can call home. It looks amazing. We don’t want to lose steam on this.”
An update on the new culinary classroom was also presented Tuesday, as they are in the 90% design stage.
They want to increase student certifications from 25 a year to 25 a class – producing more than 250 culinary certifications.
Collins said they will have five student workstations, which will include a sink, stove, and cabinets.
The new space will also have a walk-in cooler space, dry storage, big freezer, sanitation area, and stainless-steel student seating.
“The architect was recommended by the city, and he consulted with kitchen and commercial restaurant consultants to what we need for this space. We will meet again with him next week to finalize to get to 100% design stage,” Collins said.
She said they want to increase the certifications that students receive from 25 a year to 25 a class – producing more than 250 culinary certifications.
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