Scotia-Glenville hears update on EV bus infrastructure; Buchanan Building review underway

Scotia-Glenville Central School District trustees heard a presentation April 7 from SEI Design on a proposed electric-vehicle (EV) bus infrastructure project that consultants said would cost about $2.6 million and — if voters approve the budget in May — move into design and State Education Department (SED) review this summer with construction targeted for summer 2026.

The presentation, delivered by a representative of SEI Design with Jack (construction manager) on hand, outlined recent regulatory steps and technical work. Consultants said the district filed for State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review and that the action was classified as an “unlisted action” because of the amount of disturbed land and the planned removal of the non‑instructional Buchanan Building. The presenter said the State Historic Preservation Office has requested additional documentation on the Buchanan Building, and consultants plan to prepare an RFP so a third party can bid to acquire and relocate the building at its own expense if interested.

Why this matters: the plan is intended to support an eventual transition of the…