# USD253 Board Meeting 2026-10-14

The USD253 Board of Education met on October 14, 2026. The board unanimously approved a 15-year facility and energy performance agreement with Trane, valued at $13,687,460, covering HVAC and other efficiency upgrades across district facilities. The presentation estimated annual energy savings of $238,594, plus about $104,800 in annual operations and maintenance savings; savings are guaranteed under the agreement and will be verified for at least two years. The project is funded through capital outlay and remaining construction funds, with potential federal tax credits and utility incentives estimated at approximately $1.398 million to $1.578 million. The board also unanimously approved Resolution 2026-12 to pursue a 10-year lease-purchase agreement, with financing estimated at roughly 4.5% interest and annual payments of about $1.1 million; financing options are to be sought, with no lender selected at this meeting.

The board also unanimously approved a one-year roof maintenance agreement with Corielle for $11,000 under the base option. The district reported receiving five proposals after six companies expressed interest, and said the agreement provides preventative sealing, inspections, and repair response. Discussion placed these purchases within long-range capital planning and emphasized addressing deferred maintenance proactively. Other agenda topics included curriculum standards alignment, business-office process improvements, recognitions, and a presentation on the Be the Change student program; no other specific procurement awards were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [USD253 Board Meeting 2026-10-14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HfOSy8f97I) - USD253 Live Stream