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Oakland Unified School District

Melrose Leadership Academy

Melrose Leadership Academy Front Entrance

Project Description

This project involves the modernization and expansion of the Maxwell Park campus, including the renovation of existing Building A with HVAC and structural upgrades. Additionally, a new two-story building will be constructed in the lower yard, with Building B featuring six new classrooms and six new restrooms, designed to meet current educational and accessibility standards.

STATUS:

Bidding

BUDGET:

$39.5M

FUNDING SOURCE:

Bond Measure Y*

*$2M allocated for the Living Schoolyards Project

ADDRESS:

4730 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA 94619

ARCHITECT:

HKIT Architects

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

Cahill Contractors

PROJECT TEAM:

Victor Manansala, Project Manager

Ray Bermudez, Engagement Specialist 

Project Schedule

*Dates reflect the beginning of the phase.

Planning Quarter 2 (April - June) 2022

Design

Quarter 1 (January - March) 2024

Bidding

Quarter 1 (January - March) 2026

Construction (projected)

Quarter 2 (April - June) 2026

Closeout (projected)

Quarter 2 (April- June) 2028

Quarterly Reports

Quarter 3, 2025 (July - September) Report - Melrose Leadership Academy

Quarter 2, 2025 (April -June) Report - Melrose Leadership Academy 

Quarter 1, 2025 (January - March) Report - Melrose Leadership Academy 

Reports older than one (1) year are available by request through the California Public Records Act (PRA). Please email your request to publicrecords@ousd.org.

 

Community Project Updates 

Community Project Update 2026 - MLA 

Presentations

*** The OUSD Facilities Planning and Management Department is committed to providing project updates and reports on a quarterly basis. Please check back each quarter for the latest project information.

Last Updated May 2026