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The Oneida City School District has implemented a temporary solution to address power issues at Oneida High School. Superintendent Matt Carpenter announced that temporary transformers are being installed this week, which will allow the district to transition away from using generators. These transformers will ensure the operation of essential systems, such as freezer operations, basement water and sewage pumps, and parking lot lighting, along with maintaining security camera operations.
The high school has been dealing with power issues since a severe storm on June 22 flooded the building, damaging classrooms and knocking out power. In response, the district had to relocate its 500 high school students to Otto Shortell Middle School, operating on a split schedule with middle schoolers.
Carpenter stated, "This solution is far more sustainable than relying on generators 24/7 and will allow us to keep making steady progress toward full restoration." The temporary transformers are a significant step toward the complete repair and reopening of the high school.