GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT MULLING OVER IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSAL

Greater Latrobe School District is mulling over a consultant’s proposal for updating aging climate control systems, lighting and other equipment at the senior high and junior high at a projected cost of $21.5 million.  Siemens representatives presented the proposal at this week’s school board meeting, citing an estimated $8.2 million in energy and operational savings over 20 years, which could help offset costs of the improvements.  In fact, Siemens would guarantee the savings it projects for the district, reimbursing Greater Latrobe annually for any shortfall in those expected cost reductions.  A decision should be made by November.