The Culver School Board has decided to move ahead with requesting formal proposals for energy-savings upgrades. Board members have heard presentations from a few companies. Last week, they decided to take the next step by advertising a request for qualifications from guaranteed energy savings providers.
Culver School Board to Vote on Collective Bargaining Agreement Tonight
Teacher contracts will be up for approval when the Culver School Board meets tonight. Members will vote on the ratification of the 2018-2019 collective bargaining agreement, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Culver School Board Hears Second Proposal for Potential Energy Savings Upgrades
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to look into potential energy savings upgrades. Last month, the school board heard a proposal from Performance Services. Last week, it was Trane’s turn.
Culver School Board Considers Solar Panels, Roofing Upgrades, LED Lighting
Solar panels could soon be coming to the Culver Community Schools campus. Last week, the school board heard a proposal from Performance Services on a few potential energy savings upgrades.
Culver Schools Seeing Success from Energy Savings Projects
Energy savings upgrades are paying off for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. It saved more than $364,000 in energy costs, as the result of guaranteed energy savings projects in 2011 and 2013. That’s more than $100,000 beyond what was originally guaranteed.
Culver School Board Exploring Energy-Saving Projects
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to make its buildings more energy efficient. Superintendent Karen Shuman says school officials are exploring the possibility of switching to LED lighting, updating heating and cooling systems, and anything else that could make the school buildings run more efficiently.
Bremen School Board Moving Ahead with Financial Arrangements for Renovation Project
Bremen Public Schools is a step closer to issuing about $4 million in bonds for its upcoming renovation project. To do that, Superintendent Dr. Jim White says the school corporation is amending its existing lease with the building corporation. It’s a legally-separate entity that actually owns the building and borrows the money on behalf of the school corporation. “We had an existing loan out that falls off in 2022,” he explains, “so it was just as easy to amend that lease with the existing building corporation than to try to form something different.”
