Staff Editorial
There always seems to be work being done at Mira Costa. Whether it is construction of the new field, repairs on the pool, or asbestos in the library, construction seems a higher priority than student learning.
As summer came to a close, Costa’s administrative staff began construction on the pool to repair a leak. What was initially supposed to be a hiatus of a few days eventually turned to a few weeks, leaving the boys’ water polo team without their own pool for the first month of the season. Bouncing from pool to pool, finding time wherever they could, the team practiced at facilities all over the South Bay. Even coaches were left in the dark as to what the timelines were according to senior Hudson Carter, and were forced to negotiate with other teams to arrange practice times.
While the disorganization in renovating the pool had negative ramifications on student athletes trying to start their season, the library fiasco has had an adverse effect on the school as a whole.
Beyond teachers and students being left uninformed as to what is happening with their textbooks, the library is still a heavily restricted area. Caution tape and fences are outside and the front doors are blocked off. The teachers located across from the library had to relocate to rooms in the around campus, the library is unusable, and access to books is restricted. Teachers have had to adjust their lesson plans to deal these issues, and have been forced to find new ways to teach students.
Another issue currently plaguing the Costa campus is the future construction of the new gym. Boys’ volleyball and basketball received word last week that construction will begin Dec. 4, leaving teams including volleyball and basketball without a home gym. These teams will be forced to relocate to either American Martyrs or the Aviation Gym. While this project will provide Costa with a new facility, the loss from this project will be harsh. These teams seniors have worked hard for four years, all to play out their last season away from home.
While it does seem as though there is some concerted effort toward fixing these issues, the administration does not do a sufficient job in their execution. Whether it be lack of communication, lengthy timelines, or a failure to bring about their plans efficiently, many students feel as if their interests are marginalized in place of the interests of the school district, leading to frustration and outrage.
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