Verde Design collaborated with the San Joaquin County of Education (SJCOE) to develop plans for replacing a natural grass field with a three-lane all-weather track and synthetic athletic field at Venture Academy. The design encompasses not only the track and field but also features ornamental perimeter fencing, an elevated viewing platform with five rows of portable bleachers, a new overhead entry sign, a digital scoreboard, protective netting, drainage enhancements, and sports field furnishings. As Venture Academy is a charter school, it is exempt from the California Education Code’s Field Act provisions, resulting in no oversight from DSA. Additionally, the SJCOE-owned site operates without local jurisdiction or authority, meaning there is no oversight from city or county building departments. The only necessary approvals were a Fire, Life, and Safety review from the Stockton fire marshal and an encroachment permit from the City of Stockton Engineering office. To maintain the quality and integrity of the plans, the client engaged a third-party review consultant. Verde Design’s construction cost estimates were impressively accurate, falling within 2% of the average contractor bids and just 4% of the lowest bid.
ASBA 2025 Distinguished Single Field Facility Award
