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Resident urges motion sensors for school parking‑lot lights; business manager says timers are set to turn off at 11 p.m.
Summary
At the April 27 meeting a resident asked the board to install motion sensors or timers to prevent parking‑lot lights from staying on overnight; Business Manager Art McDonald said lots are on timers intended to switch off at 11 p.m., and administration will investigate reported overnight illumination.
During public comment at the April 27 Tredyffrin‑Easttown School Board meeting, resident Bob De Simone urged the district to install motion sensors and timers on exterior and parking‑lot lighting so lights are not left on throughout the night.
"Motion sensors should be utilized," De Simone told the board, noting he regularly passes district properties late at night and often sees parking lots fully illuminated when no one is present.
Business Manager Art McDonald responded that parking‑lot lights are on timers and are scheduled to go off at 11:00 p.m., and he agreed to look into reports that lots remain lit past that time. McDonald added that newer building construction typically includes motion sensors inside, and that active construction sites (such as Bear Hill) and overnight custodial shifts are reasons some lights remain on for safety and operational needs.
The exchange closed with the board thanking the resident for the suggestion; McDonald said the facilities team would follow up and consider motion sensors and phased upgrades as equipment is replaced.
