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DPSCD weighs returning federal and state electric-bus grants after partner pulled out; board asks for full cost comparison
Summary
District staff recommended stepping away from federal and state electric school-bus grants because potential private partners withdrew and remaining offers shifted risk to the district; board members requested an apples-to-apples cost comparison and exploration of solar charging options and legislative funding.
District staff updated the finance committee on two grants intended to support electric school buses and charging infrastructure and described why administration recommended not moving forward without a reliable private partner.
The issue affects fleet emissions, vendor contracting risk and near-term district spending: staff said a preferred private bus vendor withdrew and subsequent vendors asked the district to assume significant residual risk and costs, including potential repurchase obligations if a private partner failed.
Staff explained the federal award…
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