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Consultant flags major roofing needs; district could use federal solar tax credits
Summary
McKinstry presented a districtwide facilities analysis, highlighting deteriorating roofs and modeling that suggests pairing roof replacement with solar could yield long-term savings and qualify for up to a 50% direct-pay federal tax credit.
A facilities analysis presented by McKinstry identified significant roofing needs across the district and outlined an opportunity to pair roof replacement with solar installations to reduce long-term utility costs.
Alexa Black of McKinstry said the business-case analysis found recurring roof repair costs and deterioration that make combined roof-and-solar projects fiscally attractive. She told trustees that current federal incentives "allow public school districts to receive up to a 50% direct-pay tax credit for combined roof and solar projects," and that preliminary modeling showed substantial utility offsets, especially at the high school campus.
McKinstry recommended further technical review and a future workshop to study project scope, financing options, and implementation details. The board did not take action at the meeting but was given next-step options for continued evaluation.
