The Milton School District can start planning upgrades for the high school pool, which officials have said will close March 1 because of failing mechanical systems.
The school board Wednesday night unanimously gave district staff the go-ahead to start the planning process.
If construction goes as anticipated, the pool could be open as soon as August, right before the Milton Red Hawks girls swim season.
The planning process will begin before the April 2 election, when voters will choose whether to pass a $59.9 million capital referendum that will improve a number of district facilities.
Wednesday’s vote means district staff can begin ordering parts and drawing designs for pool upgrades.
Superintendent Tim Schigur has says if the referendum passes, the district will build a new pool, but it will take a few years to build.
