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Board discusses pool repairs and local value of swim program amid maintenance costs
Summary
Board members discussed the district pool's maintenance history, recent investments and the need for a significant lining replacement; trustees and community members emphasized the pool's life-safety and instructional value while staff outlined potential general fund costs.
Board members discussed the condition and community value of the district pool and estimated maintenance costs as facilities staff prepare to present options to the board.
Mister Lacroix told the board the school will meet with facilities staff and outlined estimated general fund support of $150,000 to $200,000 to offset the preventative maintenance contract, while seeking major maintenance funding to cover larger repairs. "That's really about that ongoing, preventative maintenance contract. Right now, Angie is anticipating, hundred and 50 to $200,000 of general fund money to offset that," he said.
Board members and speakers emphasized the pool’s role in life-safety training and community programming. Board Chair recounted an anecdote from Representative JD Williams about a local woman who survived a drowning incident because she had learned to swim at the district pool. The chair said the district has invested in major systems already: boilers and the filter system have been replaced, and that the pool lining cannot be piecemealed — it must be replaced in full.
Board members discussed seeking input from local businesses and community groups; the district sent out 5–7 pool packets to businesses and planned to follow up. No formal action was taken; facilities will present options after the upcoming meeting with the facilities department.
