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Monrovia board hears community push to rebuild Monrovia High aquatics complex; approves feasibility studies
Summary
About 10 public commenters urged full renovation of the aging Monrovia High School pool after the district closed it for health-code reasons. The board accepted architectural proposals for feasibility studies and heard a Measure/bond update; staff and trustees discussed funding complexity and asked for more granular expenditure breakdowns.
About 10 members of the public urged the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education on April 16 to pursue a full renovation of Monrovia High School’s aging aquatics complex after the district closed the pool for health-code concerns, and the board authorized feasibility studies to evaluate possible repairs or replacement.
The chorus of callers and parents told trustees the pool’s condition has affected teams and student access this school year. Board president Rob Hammond responded that prior decisions were business-based and that the district maintains a collaborative relationship with the City of Monrovia. The board later approved architectural proposals to begin feasibility and design studies for major facility improvements, including the high school aquatics complex.
Why it matters: the pool closure has forced swim teams and programs to relocate practices — initially to San Marino High School and later to Duarte High School — and parents and athletes said the closure has disrupted seasons and student opportunities. Staff…
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