Octorara board approves performance-based energy agreement and custodial-services addendum
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Summary
The Octorara Area School District Board approved a performance-based energy savings agreement with McClure Company tied to the Section 179D energy deduction and an addendum with School Operations Services Group for consulting and substitute custodial services to address staffing gaps.
The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors approved two contract items at its meeting: a performance-based energy savings agreement with McClure Company and an addendum with School Operations Services Group, Inc. for consulting and substitute custodial services.
The board approved the performance-based energy savings agreement with McClure Company that the presentation described as tied to the energy-efficient commercial buildings Section 179D tax deduction. The motion was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the board announced the motion passed.
The board also approved an addendum with School Operations Services Group, Inc. to add consulting/coaching services for facilities management and substitute custodial services. A board member asked for more detail about the facilities-management consulting; a district speaker explained the addendum serves two purposes: to provide substitute custodial coverage when employees are out sick or on leave and to provide consulting to help the facilities department build capacity. The district said in some cases Mr. Durborrow has worked additional evening and weekend shifts to cover shortages.
Both items were approved by voice vote. The roll call earlier in the meeting recorded seven board members present; the board declared the motions passed with no recorded opposition.
Votes at a glance - Performance-based energy savings agreement with McClure Company (linked to Section 179D tax deduction): Motion approved by voice vote. - Addendum with School Operations Services Group, Inc. for consulting and substitute custodial services: Motion approved by voice vote.
No amendments or recorded roll-call vote breakdowns by member name were provided in the meeting transcript. The actions recorded were presented and approved during the meeting; several additional agenda items were presented for the board’s regular meeting scheduled Oct. 20, 2025, but those items were informational at this session and not voted on.
