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Central Unified parents and students urge board to commit to building a pool at Central High
Summary
Multiple students and parents told the Central Unified board on Jan. 13 that Central High is the only Fresno high school without an on-campus pool and urged the district to publicly commit to building one now, citing lost instructional and family time and equity concerns.
Central Unified parents and students pressed the Board of Trustees on Jan. 13 to publicly commit to building an on-campus swimming pool at Central High School, arguing the lack of facilities is an equity problem that costs students instructional and family time.
"Why is Central High School the only high school in the city of Fresno without a swimming pool?" asked Crystal Cabrera during telephonic public comment, adding that students are bused off campus for practice and "that lost time adds up — lost instructional time, lost family time, and lost opportunities for growth." Her remarks were followed by…
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