FOX 5 On The Scene: Rebuilding The Truman High School Pool
May 2, 2008
Harry S Truman High School’s swimming pool has been closed since 1994 due, “to corroded piping,” according to school officials. Since then, Principal, Sana Q. Nasser, has pleaded her case with an array of politicians, graduates, visitors, and leaders from the Co-Op City community in which the school is located.
Every time redemption seemed near, it evaporated. The estimated costs for fixing the pool have swelled over time. Twice, Ms. Nasser managed to get $1 million from the City Council, but both times was unable to secure enough matching funds elsewhere and was forced to use the money on other projects. She is reminded of the possibilities each time she walks through the basement, flanked by gymnasiums on one side and the pool on the other.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., Fox 5 News will be discussing this important community issue in the Truman High School Auditorium. Please come and let your voice be heard in support of Truman High School and the Co-Op City community.
Principal Nasser remarked, “Unfortunately, most students have never even seen the pool. We want to reopen the pool so that students and community members alike will be able to utilize this treasure that sits in the middle of our neighborhood.”
Reaching Out: Rebuilding the Truman High School Pool
April 22, 2008
…most students have never even seen the pool.
It was closed in 1994 because of corroded piping, school officials said. Since then, Ms. Nasser has pleaded her case with an array of politicians, graduates, visitors and leaders of the Co-op City community, where the school is located.
Each time redemption seemed around the corner, it evaporated. The cost estimates for fixing the pools swelled over time. Twice, Ms. Nasser managed to get $1 million from the City Council, but both times she was unable to get matching funds elsewhere and was forced to use the money on other projects. She is reminded of the possibilities each time she walks through the basement, flanked by gymnasiums on one side and pools on the other.
Read School Pools, Now Dry Storage By ELISSA GOOTMAN
Published: April 14, 2005 in the NY Times
Mr. Williams facilitates parent involvement within the school community by working with the school Principal, school leadership team, PTA, and various community groups. Mr. Williams is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for parents withing the school. 
