School officials received oral approval last week from the state for a two-phase plan to repair and reopen the pool.
Nothing's in writing yet from the state.
An earlier plan was rejected by the state because it was not in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, which requires access to all spaces available to the general population. Access to the pool, which includes special parking and a new poolside lift, and the women's lockers were in the original plan, Johnson said. The sticking point was access to shower and restroom facilities for the men which would have required major reconstruction of the building. Phase I of the plan calls for remodeling a smaller space for male handicapped use in the interim. Phase II includes a promise of full access to the men's locker facilities when the school performs earthquake retrofit work, which is planned but not yet funded.