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Trustees and superintendent discuss bus electrification mandate, study and potential costs
Summary
Trustees and community members raised concerns about state-mandated bus electrification, supply-chain and tariff risks; the superintendent said the district is seeking an electrification study with most costs covered by grants and will continue advocacy for extensions.
Community members and trustees used the board meeting to raise concerns about state and federal policies that could require fleet electrification and the budget and logistical effects for Connetquot’s large bus yard.
A resident asked the board to consider the timing and cost risks tied to an upcoming federal bill and recent tariffs on aluminum and steel, and urged the district to keep electrification on the budget radar. “But…
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