The Geneseo School Board will meet Thursday evening with several items on the agenda, including a solar energy proposal for Geneseo Middle School, potential student fee increases, and staffing updates.

A representative from E-Quantum Consulting is scheduled to present a proposal outlining a solar installation at Geneseo Middle School. The proposed system would generate roughly 270,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually—offsetting about 37% of the building’s energy use. The estimated project cost is between $561,000 and $569,000, though federal and state incentives could reduce the district’s net cost to approximately $108,000 to $115,000. The project is projected to pay for itself in about seven to eight years through energy savings.

Board members will also review proposed student fee adjustments for the 2026–27 school year. Registration fees would increase by $3 per student, bringing the proposed totals to $126 for K–8 students and $138 for high school students. Activity participation fees would rise from $35 to $40 at the high school level and from $30 to $35 at the middle school level.

The district’s S.A.F.E. before- and after-school childcare program rates are also proposed to increase slightly, with most daily fees rising by about 25 cents per child.

In addition, the board will review recommended hazardous bus routes for the upcoming school year. Areas under consideration include Oakwood Acres, Hillcrest Drive, Pine Ridge Subdivision, portions of Chicago Street south of Wells Street, Highway 82 North, and Maple Bluff Subdivision. Approximately 133 students would qualify for transportation from those areas.

Personnel matters on the agenda include several new hires for the 2026–27 school year, including a middle school social studies teacher and a new high school vocal music and choir director. The board will also review several resignations and a retirement among district staff.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Geneseo CUSD #228 District Office.

Sources:
Geneseo CUSD #228 Board of Education Meeting Agenda (March 12, 2026);
Solar Energy Proposal – Solar One / E-Quantum Consulting;
CSBO Report – March 2026;
Student Fees and S.A.F.E. Rates Proposal;
Personnel Chart Summary – March 12, 2026.