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District weighs generator sizing and grant strategy; board told smaller generator may suffice as base
Summary
Engineers outlined options to keep schools operational during outages, from targeted 3–4 hour emergency capacity to a full-day $5M solution; the board agreed to prioritize water pumps/tanks as the base project and to seek multiple grant opportunities (LSA and facilities grant) rather than commit to full-scale generator spending without firm awards.
Southern Columbia Area SD — Consultants told trustees that a full-day generator and service upgrade capable of powering all school systems would be costlier than a targeted approach sized to maintain essential services for several hours. The committee discussed tradeoffs and grant strategies.
"This is not a band aid project," one presenter told members, saying…
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