The Tamaqua Area School Board on Tuesday approved the McClure Company of Harrisburg to complete an investment-grade energy audit.

The firm was one of three to submit quotes/proposals last month for a $3 million infrastructure upgrade that could save the district $2 million in energy costs over the next 20 years.

The board also approved applying for a Public School Facility Improvement Grant for $103,251.50 and $129,799.50 for a match toward a middle school boiler and chiller under the project. The amounts represent 25% of the total cost.

The Tamaqua Area High School dismissed early Wednesday due to electrical issues in the building that affected the heating system, Superintendent Ray Kinder said.

The problems were repaired and classes resumed as usual on Thursday, he said.

Approvals

In other business, the board approved:

• A one-year agreement with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 for the Student Driver Education Program, effective July 1.

• An affiliation agreement with Chamberlain University for clinical and practicum experience.

• An out-of-state trip for the physics students to Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey, May 1.

• The 2026-27 Schuylkill Technology Center Secondary Budget.

• The 2026-27 Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 General Operating Budget.

• Reclassifying the Capital Reserve Fund to a Capital Projects Fund.

• Purchase of new scoreboards and graphic design curriculum for the athletic center at a cost of $78,520, using the state COSTARS pricing. Funding will be from the Class of 2026 Shepp funds and the district’s agreement with St. Luke’s for athletic purchases.

• Purchase of security and surveillance equipment from a COSTARS approved vendor at a cost not to exceed $120,000.

• Purchase of point of sales systems for all cafeteria locations and laptops for each building from a COSTARS approved vendor not to exceed $55,000.