Gowanda pool could open this spring
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GOWANDA -- Superintendent Dr. Robert Anderson reported at the latest Gowanda Board of Education meeting that the district is "making a lot of progress" in its pool repair project.
Completely re-tiling the pool has been a very labor-intensive process, but in the coming months, Anderson expects the pool to be filled with water. He hopes for a grand opening later this school year, possibly this spring.
"Barring some unforeseen setback – like not holding water, which I find that hard to believe – we'll be in pool here before you know it," Anderson said.
Anderson also added that the 2025 Capital Project is roughly 90% complete and should be submitted to the State Education Department in the next few months.
The Board approved a Shared Athletic Program Agreement with Silver Creek Central Schools for the purpose of shared modified and varsity boys and girls lacrosse teams for the 2026-27 school year.
Several resignations were recently accepted by the Board, including two for the purpose of retirement. Thomas Partridge, a Technology/Industrial Arts Teacher, is set to retire on Jan. 29, 2027. John Gibbs, a Bus Driver, will retire on Nov. 30. Eric Anders will resign from the role of Senior Automotive Mechanic, effective Dec. 3.
Three Cleaners – Janice Wight, John Sutton, and Constance Grainer – and two School Monitors – Phillip Mason and
Steven Barnhardt – also resigned from the District. Sutton accepted the new role of Head Custodian and Grainer was appointed as a Keyboard Specialist. Kaylee Marx resigned from the roles of School Monitor and Food Service Helper.
Three new Bus Drivers were hired by the District, including Arthur Bainton, Gregory Francis, and Carl Racinowski. Two new Cleaners, April Shaffer and Charley North III, were also appointed.
The Board appointed Kimberly Barnhardt and Cecylia Schmitter as Teacher's Aides. Barbara Krawczyk was appointed as a per diem Physical Therapist.
Mary Lyons and Susan Beaver Parks were hired as School Monitors and substitute Food Service Helpers. Kierstin John and Terrence Crassi were hired as School Monitors, and Dana Libby was hired as a Food Service Helper.
The Board approved Madeline Browning, Delaney Rotoli, Lezlee Haggart, Shea Maloney, and Kelsey Williams as substitutes for the roles of Teacher, Teaching Assistant, and School Monitor.
The District created a student extra-classroom activity fund for the Girls Wrestling Team, and Lauren Schraft was appointed as an Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach.
Vanessa John was appointed as junior varsity girls basketball coach, with Frank John serving as an assistant coach with the varsity girls basketball team. Seth Geiger, Victor Rivera, and Ross John will serve as volunteer basketball coaches, while Cameron Nagel will serve as a volunteer junior varsity softball coach. Kevin McElvene was also approved to serve as a volunteer coach in the district for all sports.
The next Gowanda Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gowanda High School Library, following a workshop that begins at 5:30 p.m.