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Pool proposal sparks debate as board weighs priorities for bond package
Summary
Board members argued over whether to include a pool in the bond, with some calling it a priority and others warning it could crowd out essential academic and safety upgrades; alternatives such as a community rec center were raised.
Board members debated whether a pool should be a priority in any bond package, with some describing it as a key community and student amenity and others warning a full pool project would compete with academic infrastructure repairs.
One committee member argued the pool is important and should be prioritized. Another suggested a rec-center-style approach similar to other municipalities to offer pool-like facilities while broadening community access and spreading cost. The board discussed how a pool decision would affect other projects and whether a separate community partnership or phased approach would be more feasible.
Staff said the pool decision ties directly to middle-school planning and recommended further study and community engagement before committing pool construction to a bond question.
