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Boerne ISD says Aquatic Learning Center nearing substantial completion; May 28 target set
Summary
District staff and the pool contractor told trustees the Aquatic Learning Center construction is progressing, with utility work, fencing and pool-deck pours remaining and a target week of May 26–28 for substantial completion; training and hiring remain before public use.
Boerne ISD trustees were given an update on the district—s Aquatic Learning Center during the May open session, with staff and the pool—s contractor saying they expect to reach substantial completion the week of May 26–28, assuming remaining utility hookups, security fencing and pool-deck work go as planned.
Executive Director of Operations Ramiro Guerrero reviewed the project as part of Bond 2022 and described its scope: a competition/instructional pool configured for both short-course (11 lanes at 25 yards) and long-course (9 lanes at 25 meters) events, a 1-meter diving board, designated water-polo areas, boys— and girls— locker rooms, parking for roughly 50 visitor vehicles and up to six buses, and an ADA pool lift. Guerrero said the facility sits adjacent to Cibolo Creek Elementary School and east of Champion High School and will serve students districtwide for instruction and competitive aquatics.
The district described active project monitoring: regular owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings, twice-daily site visits (including weekend inspections), weekly drone flyovers, and verification of warranties; district staff said they are requesting extended warranties to address delays. Contractor representatives from Tegrity, led by CEO Caleb Beetz, acknowledged earlier delays tied to staffing and material supply-chain issues but told the board they were "hitting the markers" needed for substantial completion and that the quality of work met expectations.
Trustees asked whether the facility would be ready for summer water-polo activities and the 2025–26 school-year athletic calendar. District staff said the May 28 turnover target would allow athletics and operations staff to receive summer training; staff noted some training and hiring remain, including two initial positions tied to the Aquatic Learning Center (an operations coordinator and a maintenance position) and an aquatic coordinator posting. The district said it intends to contract early-season pool maintenance while it determines the full-time staffing scope.
Board members also pressed for specifics on remaining site logistics. Guerrero said the city of Boerne had the required 3-inch water meter in stock; Integrity Contracting had secured the meter and would install it after waterlines were flushed. The district and contractor committed to restoring a neighboring property—s yard after meter installation and related excavation.
The update closed with the district—s assurance that safety fencing will be completed before filling the pool and that staff will complete training and systems orientation after substantial completion. The board did not take any formal action on the item during the provided excerpt; the district said it will continue monitoring progress and report back as the project reaches turnover milestones.
