Here is where we stand with the Natatorium as of yesterday, unless otherwise stated.
School Board candidates:
• Karlo Silbiger
• Kathy Paspalis (swimmer)
• Claudia Vizcarra (swimmer)
• Dr. Steve Levin
Are all in favor of this plan?
Culver City Unified School District Needs Assessment.
From the Cost/Budget Categorization and Project Priority Analysis, by the Balfour Beatty Construction Co.
Culver City High School Natatorium Building
Overall Summary of Project Categories for Bond Program.
Removal of Pool at Natatorium: $395,551.
Backfill and Re-Compact Pool Areas. Cost = $106,906.
Removal of Existing Pools (bottom, walls and decks). Cost = $288,645.
Assuming there is a bond measure or parcel tax passed in the coming years, the
total cost to re-purpose the Natatorium for the Culver Park High School is
$8 million to $10 million, according to Balfour Beatty Construction.
Here is something it does not take a rocket scientist to understand.
A Message from the state Board of Education and the state Superintendent of Public Instruction:
January 2005, Physical Education Model Content Standards:
Physical education significantly contributes to students’ well-being. Therefore, it is an instructional priority for California schools and an integral part of our students’ educational experience.
High-quality physical education instruction contributes to good health, develops fundamental and advanced motor skills, improves students’ self-confidence, and provides opportunities for increased levels of physical fitness that are associated with high academic achievement.
The Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve, affirms the standing of physical education. Rigor is essential to achievement, and participation is not the same as education.
High School Course 3E: Aquatic Activities.
Standard 2.
2.2 Participate in aquatic activities that improve or maintain health-related physical fitness.
2.3 Analyze the effects of participation in aquatic activities on levels of health-related physical fitness activities and a personal fitness program.
2.6 Demonstrate the ability to develop criteria and analyze factors to consider in the purchase of products and programs related to aquatic activities.
Self-Responsibility
3.1 Compare and contrast the effective leadership skills used in aquatic activities.
3.2 Develop personal goals to improve performance in aquatic activities.
3.3 Identify and analyze aquatic activities that enhance personal enjoyment.
Social Interaction
3.6 Explain how to select and modify aquatic activities to allow for participation by younger children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs.
3.10 Engage in aquatic activities both in school and outside school.
Right now it costs us zero dollars to not teach our kids to swim as part of their education. Why would we spend $10,000,000 to continue to not teach our kids to swim as part of their education?
Mr. Smith may be contacted via friendsoftheccnatatorium@gmail.com
