Bridgeport board approves amendment to add Central High aquatics complex

The Bridgeport Board of Education on Tuesday voted to amend its 2026–27 capital plan to add an aquatics complex at Central High School and authorized staff to continue planning and negotiating terms with a private donor.

Chair Jennifer Perez opened a virtual special meeting and introduced the single agenda item, saying there were no public commenters. Facilities presenter Mister Garcia told the board the district’s share of the project would be about $2,328,346 and that the plan depends on a philanthropist donation estimated at roughly $8 million to $9 million. "This is a 20% share on a philanthropist donation of roughly 8 to $9,000,000 for a pool complex at the Central High School property," Garcia said.

Board members pressed for details on the design and operations.…