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to uncover what may or may not have been working and to improve communication. Superintendent Niedzwiecki also announced that the district is hiring a new cabinet level position—Director of Community and District Activities. The position has just recently been posted and there will be several rounds of interviews. The Mayor's Chief of Staff has been asked to sit in on interviews. Superintendent Niedzwiecki discussed the goals and expectations for the position and the person who will be selected to hold it. Discussion: In response to questions, Superintendent Niedzwiecki explained that she is looking for a candidate with demonstrated leadership abilities who can help the district to create a vision. She responded to additional questions regarding the goals for the position and the needs it will serve. She clarified that the position would oversee recreation, civic and athletics. Superintendent Niedzwiecki emphasized that the recreation department's goal is to serve all residents of all ages. Ms. Barcelona emphasized that recreation links the entire community to the schools, not just families with school aged kids. She spoke about the importance of recreation utilizing the schools as community spaces for all. In response to a question, Mayor George reported that the baseball field reconstruction will begin in March and is estimated to wrap up by May 1st,weather permitting. The Recreation Department is in the loop on this. OSports is the contractor. Foster Pool Director Leininger provided a presentation regarding the Foster Pool redesign project. He discussed the history or the pool and the need for the renovation. City Council approved funding for the project in late 2021. He discussed the collaboration of the city's contractor, the Recreation Department and the city as well as the various opportunities for public input including a survey and two open houses. He discussed the current version of the design and how it aims to strike a balance between competitive needs and recreational needs. He discussed the timeline, noting that construction will begin in fall 2022 and will hopefully be complete by spring 2023. Discussion: Board members expressed excitement and enthusiasm for the new design. In response to a question, Director Leininger confirmed that the pool's final design is shown in the handouts. In response to question, Director Leininger discussed the process and compromises that happened in order to accommodate the city's need to serve those with recreational goals and those with competitive goals. Environmental Projects Superintendent Niedzwiecki announced that the schools recently installed an electric vehicle charging station at Lakewood High School and are currently investigating options for a solar energy project. 4