Soledad High School Track & Field Modernization

The modernization of the Soledad High School stadium is the flagship project of Measure E, which voters approved in November 2024.  The project replaces the track and field and upgrades the stadium facilities used by students, athletes, and the community for physical education, athletics, graduation, and community events.

The design was shaped by input from the Board of Trustees, campus administrators, coaching staff, facilities staff, and the community, including a community event held on June 3, 2026.  On September 9, 2026, the Board of Trustees awarded the lease-leaseback construction contract to Bothman Construction, which allows the contractor to work alongside the design team on pricing, constructability, and construction logistics before work begins.

The project is now completing design.  It was registered with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in September 2026, and submission of the construction documents for DSA review is planned for mid-November 2026.  

Project team:  Architect, Peartree + Belli Architects.  Sports field design, Verde Design.  Lease-leaseback contractor, Bothman Construction.  Program and Construction Manager, Van Pelt Construction Services.

Schedule:  Construction is anticipated to begin in Summer/Fall 2027, dependent on DSA approval of the design.  The District is coordinating the construction schedule around graduation and the athletic seasons, and will share construction dates and any impacts to games and events once the schedule is set.

Project Highlights

• New synthetic turf field for football and soccer
• New all-weather running track
• New field event areas, including long jump and triple jump, pole vault, shot put, and discus
• New scoreboard
• New restroom and concessions building, along with a remodel of the existing restroom and concessions building
• Press box improvements and a new ticket booth
• New stadium entry plaza 
• Accessibility upgrades, including ramps, handrails, accessible paths of travel, and accessible parking
• New fencing, drainage, landscaping, and utility upgrades
• Measure E bond funds.  The District may also seek State school facilities funding for this project.
• Design and DSA review.  Scope will be finalized as design is completed.