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Board delays final approval of proposed solar project until grant and performance numbers are confirmed
Summary
After hearing staff outreach to other districts and preliminary performance reports, the Little Falls School Board voted to postpone final approval of a ground‑mount solar lease and wait for grant review and firmed project numbers.
The Little Falls School Board revisited a previously discussed ground‑mount solar project but amended a motion to postpone final approval until the district receives grant confirmation and firmer performance and revenue numbers.
During discussion, the superintendent reported contacting several Minnesota districts that have partnered with the same vendor (Ideal Energy) and described generally positive feedback about project administration and curriculum connections. One district — Lakeville — was reported to have earned $50,000 in revenue last year on its largest school installation, though staff said they do not yet have detailed comparative performance projections for Little Falls’ proposed ground‑mount project.
Board members asked for more concrete data comparing expected generation, revenue and lease terms and noted that some districts reported longer-than-expected completion timelines. The superintendent confirmed that the district remains in the grant-application process; final lease and financing documents will not be executed until funding is confirmed.
The board voted to postpone final approval until the grant outcome and specific project numbers are available; staff will bring finalized documents back for a future vote. The motion to postpone was passed by voice vote.
