School Board discusses a short-term fix for high school pool, with a new pool as long-term plan

At its Sept. 24 meeting the Monrovia School Board discussed making a temporary fix to the Monrovia High swimming pool, which could cost up to $200,000. This is now possible, according to Board President Hammond, by an easing of county restrictions. The long term plan, however, is for a CIF-compliant new pool, and the district plans to work with the city on that.

Karen DeClue, a local aquatics advocate, said in her newsletter that City Manager Dylan Feik told her that the city is willing to help pay for the temporary fix. In return, she said, the city wants the schools making an effort to open their campuses to the public again as parks during the weekends.

Note: The board did not vote to make a temporary fix to the pool, but did discuss the matter. Also, DeClue clarified that the information about the city wanting school campuses open during non-school hours did not come from Feik. I have edited the post to fix these issues. 

- Brad Haugaard