During public comment Jason Lanier (Lansdale) urged the district to rebid the proposed solar package, saying the current numbers rely on 2022 pricing and that incentives used in the life‑cycle math may be reduced or unavailable by 2028.

Lanier said out‑of‑pocket expenses are rising and that the district’s set‑aside may be insufficient for installation costs when the project goes to bid. He suggested involving a technical school for portions of the installation to reduce labor costs while noting licensed electricians would still be needed for critical connections. "You don't have enough money set aside to buy these," Lanier said, urging staff to reassess costs and explore alternative procurement or training partnerships.

Mr. Slaughter thanked Lanier for his consistent participation and encouraged follow‑up meetings with administration to review the numbers in detail. The committee did not take action on the solar package at the meeting; staff noted solar was part of bid package 3 planning and life‑cycle cost slides presented by the consultant.

Why it matters: the district’s solar proposal is part of long‑range sustainability planning and carries capital cost and incentive timing implications; public concerns about pricing and incentives may affect procurement strategy ahead of future bid packages.