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District plans near‑$5M PSFIG application for high school windows and HVAC; board authorization required

Carlisle Area School District Board · February 6, 2026

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Summary

Facilities staff proposed applying for the Pennsylvania School Facilities Improvement Grant to fund high school window, boiler and air‑handler replacements; the estimated project cost is $4,987,000 with the grant funding up to 75% and the district responsible for a 25% match (roughly $1.25–1.5M). The application is due March 13 and requires a board resolution to authorize submission.

Facilities staff told the board they intend to apply for the Pennsylvania School Facilities Improvement Grant (PSFIG), a competitive program administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, to fund major repairs at Carlisle High School.

Facilities Director (Speaker 17) said the district previously received $500,000 from this grant to replace high‑school HVAC units and is now proposing a larger application focused on high‑school window replacements, boiler replacements and air handler upgrades. The anticipated project cost is $4,987,000; PSFIG can award projects between $500,000 and $5,000,000, with grants covering up to 75% of eligible costs and the district responsible for the remaining 25% match.

Speaker 10 reminded the board that a roughly $1.25–1.5 million district commitment could be necessary if the full award were granted, and described that as large but potentially cost‑effective when compared with paying the full expense from capital reserves.

The application opened Jan. 5 and requires a board resolution authorizing the submission and signature authority for district officials; staff said they anticipate finalizing quotes and documentation by late February or early March and expect award notifications in late summer 2026 if the timeline mirrors the previous round.

The committee did not vote on the resolution at the informational meeting; staff requested the board consider the required resolution and authorization at the upcoming board meeting so the application may be submitted by the March 13 deadline.