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Connetquot officials discuss pool reopening and recommend $50,000 scoreboard upgrade from capital funds
Summary
District staff reported the renovated pool is expected to pass Department of Health inspection and open for swim-team use; staff recommended upgrading the pool scoreboard at an estimated cost just over $50,000 using capital project/bond funds and building-aid offsets.
District staff told the Connetquot Central School District Board that the renovated high school pool is expected to pass the Department of Health inspection and could open for team practices immediately once approval is received.
Facilities staff said the pool will remain closed briefly for punch-list work so the swim team can begin practicing; administrators are considering a ribbon-cutting ceremony once the space is fully operational. The meeting included an extended discussion about the scoreboard installed as part of the renovation, with staff recommending a larger replacement than the undersized unit currently on site.
Why it matters: The pool renovation is a multi-year capital project financed through the district's bond-funded capital projects. A larger, feature-rich scoreboard involves an additional capital expense but can be covered within the capital fund reserve and qualifies for building aid.
Details from the meeting
- Inspection and opening: Superintendent Dr. Joseph Senemore and facilities staff said they anticipate passing the Department of Health inspection and will begin limited use for the swim team while punch-list items for physical education use are completed.
- Scoreboard recommendation: Staff recommended replacing the currently undersized scoreboard with a larger unit priced at just over $50,000; the recommended scoreboard would be roughly three times the current size and include larger digits (5" to 10") and additional features such as pace clocks and touchpad integration.
- Funding and impact: Staff explained the cost would be covered from capital project funds (bond money) and offset by building-aid credits; the district's capital fund reserve was described as holding more than $8 million, with an estimated more than $6 million remaining after projected awards for near-term projects. Staff emphasized that bond funds, not the general fund, would be used for the purchase.
- Timing and next steps: Facilities staff said they would seek consensus from the board before issuing a change order; the superintendent and facilities director indicated a change order would likely be presented at the Oct. 7 board meeting.
Trustee concerns and clarifications
Trustees asked whether older scoreboards (previously funded by the swim club years ago) could be repurposed or repaired; staff said the older unit lacked modern features (splits, places) and some replacement parts are no longer available. Trustees requested clarity on the exact size and the credit applied for the traded-in unit; staff said a partial credit would be provided and the $50,000 figure is the net amount after allowances.
Ending
The board signaled preliminary support for upgrading the scoreboard pending a formal change order. Facilities staff will bring formal documentation and a change-order item to a future board meeting for formal approval.
