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Central Unified approves purchase of delivery trucks, electric vans and vending machines for child nutrition; chargers and repairs follow
Summary
The board approved purchases and repairs for Child Nutrition: four gas box trucks, four Ford Lightning electric trucks, four vending machines, and repairs to existing trucks. Trustees asked about charging infrastructure and costs; staff said chargers will be purchased separately and estimated rough per‑charger costs.
The Central Unified Board approved multiple Child Nutrition purchases and repairs on May 13, including fuel and electric vehicles, vending machines to distribute reimbursable meals, and truck repairs.
Director Engel and other staff told trustees the district had not added vehicles to its fleet since 2017 and needs additional trucks to deliver meals as the district grows. The board approved purchase of four gas box trucks and four Ford Lightning electric trucks under an Omni purchasing contract; trustees voted 7‑0 to authorize the…
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