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High‑school senior urges Southern York County to pursue school‑site solar grants
Summary
A high‑school senior urged the board to pursue solar canopies and state/federal grants to cut electricity costs and provide educational benefits; the board thanked the student and asked for follow‑up materials.
Ava Molasquez, a senior at the district high school, asked the Southern York County School Board to study the feasibility of installing solar canopies and other campus solar projects to reduce rising electricity costs.
"Our district currently spends a significant amount of money each year on electricity," Molasquez told the board during the public comment period. She cited a finance committee estimate that electricity costs could reach roughly $840,000 and said grants such as Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools and federal incentives could cover a large portion of upfront costs if the district applies promptly (she noted the state program has a December 31, 2026 application deadline).
Molasquez framed the proposal as both a financial and educational opportunity — a solar project could lower operating costs and provide hands‑on STEM and career exploration opportunities for students. Board members thanked her presentation and asked for the materials she referenced; administration later confirmed staff members had met with her and would review the grant leads she suggested.
The board did not take formal action on the proposal at the meeting but encouraged Molasquez to submit her supporting documents to administration so the district can review potential next steps.
