“Disgusting”! That was the thought that flooded my brain as my nostrils were assaulted by the dank and overpowering stench of stale urine!
I had just entered the side door of the Snohomish Aquatic Center where we were to watch our grandson compete in a swim meet. It was Oct. 27 about 12:30 p.m. My nose told me that it had been days, not hours since the restrooms had received attention! Despite this we saw swimmers, many were barefoot, enter and leave the restrooms on the way to their competitions. Who knows what germs their bare feet may have carried into the pool? Likewise my wife reported finding a pile of feces on the floor of the ladies room.
During the two hours that we waited for our grandson’s competition, we saw not a single individual that we could identify as a custodian or even a school district employee!
This unfortunate experience confirmed earlier fears expressed when the pool proposal was first introduced: “Would the district have the funds and commitment to properly maintain the facility?”
As board members it appears, in this instant at least, the school board has failed its duties to protect both the district’s assets and the safety of the students. This duty often requires personal vigilance even on Saturdays and Sundays.
Robert Kelly
Everett
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