School board approves $237,700 contract to replace pool liners

The Weston County School Board approved a $237,700 contract with Associated Pool Builders to furnish and install replacement liners in both the district’s large and small pools.

District staff told the board donors and other district funds together have reached a level that allows the district to set a date to shut the pool for the work. Board members discussed liner color and sight-line concerns for lifeguards before approving the contract by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript. The board moved and seconded the motion to approve the bid and the chair declared the motion carried.

Board discussion centered on color selection and safety. District staff and several board members said the vendor recommended against very dark liners and that the selected blue option is lighter than the existing liner. The transcript records that black would not be installed and that white was considered unsuitable; the board ultimately recommended the “blue too” sample based on appearance and perceived visibility in the water. Associated Pool Builders was identified in the meeting as the original installer and the company awarded the replacement contract.

The district noted the current liner is itself a replacement and that liners lighten over time from chemical exposure and wear. The transcript does not specify a firm shut-down or installation schedule, nor does it list an exact funding breakdown by donor or fund source.

Action details, as recorded in the meeting: the board approved the contractor’s bid to replace both pool liners for $237,700. The motion was moved and seconded; the board approved the motion by a voice vote and the chair stated the motion carried.

The district did not provide a detailed timeline, individual vote tallies, or a department assignment for contract oversight during the meeting. Staff and donors were thanked for contributions that made the project possible.