Solar Panel Walkway and Solar Field - Dexter Community Schools

THANK YOU, DEXTER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FOR HELPING US BUILD AN INNOVATIVE SOLAR PANEL WALKWAY AROUND THE BUS HUB!

The Solar Panel Walkway and Solar Field is a long-term investment in the district and community. The solar panel walkway provides:

Sustainable energy to Anchor, Beacon, Wylie and Mill Creek
Significant energy cost savings and a 12-year return on investment
Protection from the elements for students at the bus hub
Unique and hands-on place-based educational opportunities for students of all ages

Student-Driven & Educator-Backed

Dexter educators are thrilled at the opportunity to tie the information from the solar field and weather station into the grade level curriculum. Play-based and project-based learning opportunities will grow student understanding and make real world connections.

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An array of solar panels under a blue sky

Dexter Community Schools Announces Campaign to Build Solar Panel Walkway and Solar Field

Apr 5 2023

BOE Activity

Board of Education Meeting Materials can be found on the Meetings page and Archived Meetings page for meetings prior to the current school year. BOE Meeting Minutes from each meeting are included and approved at the Board's next regular meeting. Committee Minutes are usually included in the BOE packet at the next regular meeting following the committee meeting date.

3/14/2022 Facilities Committee Discusses Solar Options
1/24/2023 Facilities Committee Discussion of Project
2/27/2023 BOE Discussion of Scope of Project
3/6/2023 Authorize Submission of RFP for Solar Project
5/19/2023 Facilities Committee Mtg: Review Bids & Make Recommendation
5/22/2023 Approve Project Based on Design Build proposal and RFP; Approve Funding Sources
6/3/2024 Approve naming the Solar Walkway The Kate Boynton Memorial Walkway