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Residents press board on rising energy bills, transportation staffing and future capacity
Summary
Multiple residents told the board they are concerned about escalating energy costs, changes in transportation staffing and the need to prepare now for future enrollment growth and a facilities referendum.
During the public-comment period, several Mount Olive residents raised operational and long-term-planning concerns with the board.
Energy costs and audit request: Resident Martin Welsmuller (25 Wickers Avenue) asked the board for a further review of rising energy expenses and whether solar fields and current contracts are offsetting utility bills. Welsmuller noted several large utility entries on the district’s bill list and asked whether an audit could identify why energy spending has increased. The superintendent responded that the district has engaged Amaresco to perform an energy audit and that the district is reviewing utility usage as part of long-range planning.
Transportation staffing and abolished positions: Welsmuller and others asked about…
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