Improvement Memo

Mr. J. Carver (School Principle)

From: Ariel Winchester (Student)

Heated Pool Repair

Currently, the pool at our highschool is used only during the summer months. Many students benefit greatly from this in terms of physical exercise, sports prowess, and simply having fun. The pool is situated at a location that can be closed into an indoor environment. During the summer months, the roof of the premises is removed to provide students with an outdoor pool facility. However, the heating system of the swimming pool is broken, which makes it impossible for students to use the facility, even indoors, during the winter months. Since roughly half of the year is too cold for swimming in unheated waters, this creates a situation during which the pool cannot be used and tends to fall into disrepair. If the heating system is fixed, the pool will benefit both students, the staff, and the financial situation of the school.

Students will benefit from a repaired heating system, because they will be able to use the swimming pool throughout the year for their physical fitness exercises and simply for having fun. The student body is significantly deprived of these benefits by not having access to the pool throughout the year. Many are obliged to search for other ways to improve their fitness. Not all students enjoy all sports, and providing the option of swimming throughout the year will also result in more choices for them.

The staff will benefit, since the pool will not require an excess of maintenance when it is kept in good repair throughout the year. Not being used for six months per year makes it difficult to keep the pool in good condition. There is always a significant amount of labor involved in cleaning and supervision at the start of each summer season.

Finally, the financial situation of the school will benefit by avoiding unnecessary clean-up and hiring costs once summer season starts. As mentioned, the non-use of the pool during the winter months tends to create a situation of disrepair. Simply repairing the heating system will have more long-term financial benefits than having to hire clean-up services once per year.

In conclusion, if the swimming pool's heating system is repaired, students, the staff, and the financial system of the school will benefit. I therefore recommend that the matter receive urgent attention.