In a special meeting tonight, the Batesville School Board will be proposed a project that is designed to bring the district to better efficiency and increase its revenue.
Dr. Michael Hester, superintendent for the Batesville School District, said the project involves:
- Improvements and changes in the lighting system to LED lighting, including a 6,200 bulb change out…
- Replacing some heating and cooling systems and placing all on a centrally computerized system
- Installing multi-purpose solar panels
- And making improvements and savings involving water fixtures and water consumption.
Dr. Hester says it is a $5.4 million project across 20 years with an expected financial improvement of over $1.8 million.
The school board will meet tonight (Monday, March 26) at 5:30 p.m. at the District Administration Center in the suite C boardroom at 955 Water St.
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