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District reports $1.38 million in capital work, adds propane buses and a wheelchair-accessible bus
Summary
Operations director James Mapes outlined a series of capital projects and maintenance expenses funded from PI money and grants, including 16 new propane buses supported by a $400,000 Clean Air grant, upgrades to bus GPS systems, roofing and HVAC changes, camera upgrades and an unplanned fire-pump replacement.
James Mapes, the district’s executive director of operations, presented the annual capital project update at the July 21 board meeting, listing recent purchases, repairs and grant-funded items the district completed or expects to complete in the school calendar year.
Mapes said the district purchased 16 new propane buses — bringing the district to 36 propane buses total — using a $400,000 EPA Clean Air grant. He said those grant conditions require retired diesel buses to be made inoperable. He also reported a $4,093.40 cost for new GPS units that provide parents with bus location and push-notification features.
Mapes provided a running total of…
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