Tecumseh, MI – In a unanimous decision during a Special Board of Education Meeting held on Monday, the Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education has officially approved the reopening of the Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool, effective immediately.
This decision follows a comprehensive engineering study conducted by SME, the engineering firm tasked with assessing the pool roof’s structural integrity. During their most recent study, SME provided insight, determining that the identified joist-bearing seat corrosion did not pose an immediate structural concern.
SME recommended reinforcing the joist seats to restore them to their originally intended design strength. In their report, SME indicated that the pool can safely resume normal operations if desired.
An SME representative presented these detailed findings to the Board during Monday’s meeting, shedding light on the results of their thorough examination. This course of action comes after SME’s earlier engagement in the summer, where they conducted a limited structural assessment revealing initial concerns about the pool’s roof integrity. Subsequently, SME recommended closure pending further assessments. On September 25th, the TPS Board of Education endorsed the temporary closure of the pool.
In an abundance of caution, the District consulted with Thrun Law Firm and the company that insures the pool. Both entities stand firmly behind the District’s decision to reopen the pool.
With the community pool officially reopened, Sarah Eubanks, Director of Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool, and Jon Zajac, TPS Athletic Director, have received the green light to resume all pool-related activities.
The Tecumseh High School boys’ swim team is set to resume activities at Tecumseh Community Memorial Pool on Tuesday, December 5th. Subsequently, the pool will reopen to the public on Wednesday, December 6th. Tecumseh Public Schools sincerely appreciates Dundee Community Schools for generously hosting our TPS athletes and clubs.
Below is the summary from the comprehensive engineering study:
Tune into our local and state newscasts, anytime day or night, for this story and more.
Sign up for WLEN’s weekday newsletter: 
Follow WLEN on social media: 
#wlenradio #wlennews #lenaweenews