Plans for a new pool and repairs for existing facilities contain ue to take up much of the focus for Wayland Union Schools officials lately.

Members of the Wayland Board of Education got another look at plans and ideas for the new natatorium approved by voters in a bond vote last May. They also were told that bids will be opened later this week for repairs on the the middle school roof, on the bathroom at Pine Street Elementary and the soccer field.

Some of the discussion at the same time was about the Wildcat logo that may appear at the pool’s entrance and any ideas about a catchy slogan. Board President Dan Cassini said he would like to see movement on that possibility. 

As far as ideas for a slogan, Board Trustee Jeff Soon said, “I think we’d like to get some input from students.”

Board members and officials agreed, and it’s likely they will be asked what they think sometime next year.

The old pool that will be replaced covered about 9,000 square feet, and a new music room and shop classes will take up that space, but plans also call for a revamped entrance to the athletic complex, in which the pool entrance will be located.

There is even talk about implementing murals at the pool entrance.

In other business at its meeting Monday evening, the board:

• Learned from Superintendent Tim Reeves plans are in the works for having a public forum about the school system on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Lumberyard Events Center on West Maple Street.
• Listened to a report from High School Principal Santino DiCesare, who noted that attendance this academic year year thus far has been at 97 percent an, at 92 percent for the CCA Academy, an increase of 8%, and the number of major incident behavior complaints have fallen by 60%.
• Was told the request this year for an annual overnight trip by High School Futures program students will be for Northern Michigan University in Marquette. No final decision as been made as yet.
• Learned that the winner of the annual Christmas card design contest was French foreign exchange student Elisa Sieurin, who was unable to attend the meeting.
• Recognized athletes from fall sports who won awards, including 50-yard freestyle swim state champion Laney Wolf.
• Was serenaded by two holiday selections by director Kelly Tilly Smith and the high school jazz band (Cover Photo).