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Highlights and committee reaction:
- HVAC and building automation: Staff recommended converting remaining NRG automation controls to Automated Logic at Mill Hall and replacing three rooftop units (auxiliary gym, main gym and locker/wrestling area) with heat-and-cool units. Staff said the rooftop units are the most frequent source of service calls, and replacing them would improve usability and safety in high-temperature months.

- Bucktail baseball backstop: Staff presented photos and quotes showing the existing backstop is structurally degraded and unsafe. A contractor quote of about $14,100 was discussed to replace the backstop and extend sideline fencing for fan safety. Committee members supported replacement and asked staff to check regulatory setbacks (e.g., PIAA guidance) when siting new fencing.

- Tennis courts: Resurfacing quotes were presented for Bucktail and Central Mountain High School courts; staff emphasized PIAA standards for competition courts and suggested including pickleball lines if acceptable. Committee asked staff to confirm the number of courts required for competition and to include potential donor/naming-rights outreach.

- Zero-turn mower and grounds equipment: Staff recommended replacing a Bucktail mower with high-hours and maintenance history; local dealers were considered and committee favored local procurement where feasible.

- Mill Hall traffic pattern: Staff and borough representatives outlined a potential looped drop-off/pick-up pattern to reduce congestion; several members urged collecting better data (car counts, bus availability and parent drop behavior) before committing capital to reconfiguration, and asked staff to return with more analysis.

- Library-to-classroom conversion: Staff proposed formalizing underused library space into two classrooms to support language and autism support needs; committee signaled conditional support pending cost estimates and funding decisions.

Funding and timing: staff said some projects could be covered by previously discussed surplus transfers into the capital fund if the board approves; other items will require individual quotes and board authorization. Committee directed staff to prioritize safety-critical work (e.g., Bucktail backstop) and to bring detailed cost estimates and procurement timelines to the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jan 28, 2025 - Facilities Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Committee discussed a package of facility priorities — HVAC and rooftop unit needs, building-automation upgrades, Bucktail baseball backstop replacement, tennis-court resurfacing, a zero-turn mower purchase, Mill Hall traffic pattern options and library-space conversion — and identified funding and next steps for several items.","taxTitle","Keystone Central SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",67877,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6365664,"District seeks to replace aging auditorium sound system after assessment",251,4200000,4451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb&start=4200&end=4451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb/thumbnail_4200000.jpg","/articles/6365664/Pennsylvania/District-seeks-to-replace-aging-auditorium-sound-system-after-assessment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365664-989812903bf5649e2ecbafce884c6986/orig.mp4?Expires=1777629824&Signature=RifIIpwOSHSR8Wpmw8AIE5dfaFpUwSYjQqkieoJ9ICv0-dNNU3G~SK6lEBBur4kceDoA8qTM5kD277RNr2kYThUc1yNUOvTE9221Cu0jHOFwHjGTIWdn1to1W2HaftSZXKHZ3Y7kM2Mvok4tlSragZeYnPk2AmpChkmCKkTcrnUs3ILWCj62CJGTHw4WrGkQlP4xx6~izJdyuBcMIubOgTJXZktEg5QxnOtUB5GcKunCYJpmbTV85OApkrsxa6ime4xE2OOwL7WljV4BFkI5EJSy0a~PIYwjASA6eaAiystAxJ9k~24o2cgTpxQTjl5kyjXlvTsEG6pRE0XtZmaZyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities staff told the committee an assessment of the Central Mountain High School auditorium found the sound system obsolete and noncompliant with current wireless-frequency use, and recommended replacement and commissioning by the consultant who performed the assessment.

A district facilities presenter said the wireless microphones currently in use operate on a frequency band that is no longer legal to use and that the auditorium’s overall system needed updated amplification, wiring and tuning. The facilities presenter said they solicited four vendor quotes and that the low bidder offered the same consultant-recommended equipment and included installation and commissioning.

Why it matters: the auditorium is a public-facing space where residents and families judge district performance; staff said improving audio and lighting is part of broader efforts to maintain and promote public spaces used for athletics and performances.

Committee response: members indicated support for proceeding with the low bid contingent on warranty and service terms and the consultant’s ability to install, tune and commission the system. The committee asked staff to confirm local support and coordination with IT and performing arts staff and to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.","Facilities staff presented consultant recommendations to upgrade the Central Mountain High School auditorium sound system and proposed selecting the lowest of comparable vendor quotes for purchase and installation; committee signaled support and asked staff to forward the recommendation to the full board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6365669,"District receives solar feasibility update; consultants propose phased pilot with 66%–85% offset scenarios",1704,2549000,4253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb&start=2549&end=4253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb/thumbnail_2549000.jpg","/articles/6365669/Pennsylvania/District-receives-solar-feasibility-update-consultants-propose-phased-pilot-with-6685-offset-scenarios","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365669-e56ea6d69e4a83714f89d3a4d6e0492d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777629824&Signature=U-gU9CoX08twRkai3UzW48lYzQXOXGMNmulyaC5wFIl6kHQeT5lR6chV~BFYoSPyp-1sa4CLh~2tW9bLjKKVyvH1H7n2QPFc3wMPNT8iUVYuBly~oVVvOIbeCv3pphZ4huWXcUmRhktGChWGYPUt8O5vWwDetn8ctE4H~hJUzVgM298xtEfcibGUTxNNmf2f5JBRtpwjVZsuUL1D-NaSFG7YsjOKW75~LnuRrg6MeBMAfdYPKURMsTNNXKfNocjXVP95Nf8LD7QVcFFYFEyiJc0Nqp7s8Y9xDkG1DzFe9qYziLQ0oC9LLTJ7GeejYlPOGghA916A82AhbTzxr1eCXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Consultants presented a multi-site solar study that modeled four candidate locations and three financial scenarios for the Keystone Central School District and recommended starting with a phased pilot to test ground-mounted arrays before expanding.

Melissa Wingenfield, a project lead from the consultant team, told the committee the firm analyzed Central Mountain High School, Woodward Elementary, Bucktail High School and Liberty Curtain Elementary for rooftop and ground-mounted arrays and calculated districtwide electricity use at about 4.0–4.7 million kWh annually. ``The largest site being almost two thirds or three quarters is your Central Mountain High School at 68%,'' Wingenfield said, describing load distribution used in the models.

Why it matters: consultants said solar could reduce the district’s energy costs over the long term and that available utility rebates and the federal investment tax credit (about 30%) improve project economics. The team presented three scenarios that would offset roughly 66%, 75% and 85% of district electricity, with estimated 30-year savings of roughly $5.3 million, $6.0 million and $6.8 million respectively under $0 upfront cost power-purchase-agreement (PPA) models.

Site and technical notes: the Central Mountain proposal included a large ground-mounted array sized to offset Central Mountain High, Central Mountain Middle and Mill Hall; Woodward options included either a ground-mounted array or a combined roof-and-ground array, though consultants warned that replacing a roughly 15–17 year-old roof could add $600,000–$1,000,000 to costs. Bucktail’s roof was estimated at about 299 kW, offsetting about 95% of that school's usage; Renovo Elementary’s roof was excluded due to age (about 17 years) and an estimated $1 million reroofing cost.

Board discussion and next steps: several committee members urged a phased pilot — Liberty Curtain and Renova High School were mentioned as leading candidates for a Phase 1 — and asked consultants to refine why some rooftop options were not recommended and to re-run economics for alternate layouts and land constraints. Concerns included roof life, future reroofing costs, potential wetlands and local land uses; consultants said they avoided wetland areas in layouts and that split rooftop arrays raise interconnection complexity.

Financial model: the consultant described PPA scenarios with no up-front capital and multi-decade savings; they also noted that if the district later needs to replace roofs beneath arrays, removal and reinstallation costs would likely fall to the district under a PPA and should be included in risk assessments.

Consultants agreed to provide follow-up materials explaining site choices (including athletic and facilities buildings that were reviewed), refined cost estimates, and additional layout alternatives for the committee’s review before the board decides whether to proceed to an RFP or phased pilot.","Consultants reviewed site analyses and three financial scenarios for district solar installations across Central Mountain, Woodward, Bucktail and Liberty Curtain; presenters recommended a phased approach and requested further direction from the board.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6365674,"Students present cafeteria redesign; district staff seeks board approval in February",2230,196000,2426000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb&start=196&end=2426","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159900-2dba15e4ce1872f9f8ca20797c28c5fb/thumbnail_196000.jpg","/articles/6365674/Pennsylvania/Students-present-cafeteria-redesign-district-staff-seeks-board-approval-in-February","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365674-7c434079e055e339d65d4888fcac62db/orig.mp4?Expires=1777629824&Signature=Jgnhnsh4~k8wbwfz1j4Fm-yoOUPdzzjcoDMpFsucabAD8~o7iwCWQbKDct~vmWCz939S3MljTlbazNosNe7LpdiMnJWkV9PO6f9lY2f6HQKuU5oA5vaaLjdYMp1OC42xu5Phepo2mQuYXXlTbFmSIhgFyrqP4c~zjvMVbMIjv6JU7UrW8iM6tjk6Dw2hnCQyGy8GYcNIWiWkd2y--nF2Ktj34bizqqfnv8vmYiYQ7spk6tgMzt0mJvx0B2u0G26CVXG1yrzbbFf8UDdWWOszyToA9v8tdWjw-9xASZJ9pA8jrE2UmX80ywAcqCfuMB67KBwyQVmqGps05qMXQT5cxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student government representatives from Central Mountain High School and Central Mountain Middle School presented finalized designs for cafeteria furniture and layout updates and asked the school board to consider approval in February so the work can be put out to bid.

The presentations, led by student team leaders and supported by facilities staff and a consultant from Palmer Hamilton, outlined a bundled procurement to save cost by buying furniture for both schools together and installing over the summer. ``We got designs from John at Palmer Hamilton. And we critiqued, found what we liked and what we didn't like about the designs,'' a student presenter said, describing the iterative process and a student survey that chose a preferred layout.

Why it matters: district staff said the high-school cafeteria furniture has not been comprehensively replaced in many years and that waiting slows needed upgrades. Facilities staff asked the board to permit advertising for bids so purchase orders could be cut quickly after the board’s February voting session; staff said a three-week advertising period is required before awards and that lead times mean installation would likely occur in early July.

Key details: the high-school design reduces seating capacity from roughly 480 to about 312 in the primary dining layout; staff said that aligns with current and projected enrollment and lunch-line service times. The food nutrition services fund would pay for the furniture purchases, with a limited request to use general fund money to construct protective square wraps around damaged cylindrical pillars at the middle school; staff said Pennsylvania Department of Education rules do not permit nutrition-service funds to pay for structural construction.

Student priorities and accessibility: presenters emphasized varied table types, brighter colors and booths; they said ADA-accessible seating is included. Board member Elizabeth Lynch asked whether the designs include recycling and composting receptacles; students and staff said recycling was not previously discussed in depth but could be added into final plans.

Operations and timing: staff said they would sell removed furniture through Munisibid, aim to cut POs in late March if the board approves, and expect two-day installations (one day per school) depending on the awarded vendor. Palmer Hamilton said it would honor 2024 pricing to the district for the solicitation.

Next steps: staff requested placement of the item on the Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 agendas for formal board action and agreed to incorporate recycling, ADA clarifications, and optional naming-rights ideas into the final design materials.","Student government teams from Central Mountain High School and Central Mountain Middle School showed cafeteria furniture and layout designs aimed at modernizing dining spaces; facilities staff asked the board to place a funding request on the Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 agendas to allow bidding and summer installation.","actionData","errors"]

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