The Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education voted to declare an emergency and authorize repairs to the Monrovia High School (MHS) swimming pool, approving Resolution 25-26-15.

Board and staff said permitting and additional paperwork pushed the repair timeline beyond an earlier estimate. Dr. Jerome, the districts facilities presenter, said the cost increase is driven by additional tile and plaster work discovered once crews began assessing the pool. The repairs will be paid from Fund 40 and the district anticipates the contractor, Blue Star Pools, to complete the work in roughly 60 days; staff said mid-December remains the target but start dates may shift because of permitting.

Community members who addressed the board during public comment pressed for clarity about prioritization and past bond promises. Karen DeClu noted the pool had appeared on earlier bond mailings and asked why it had not been prioritized; Abigail Weltman, representing athletes, urged a solution so that girlswater polo and other programs could proceed.

Board members and staff said they are coordinating with neighboring districts (Duarte and Citrus) to provide practice and competition venues for teams while MHS is unavailable. No vote tally was recorded in the recap; the board passed the emergency resolution as presented.

The action authorizes the district to proceed with emergency repairs to address immediate safety and usability concerns and to contract with Blue Star Pools; staff said the district will share permitting and timeline updates with the public as they are available.