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Transportation director reports fleet upgrades, staffing pressures and early EV inquiries
Summary
Director of transportation outlined fleet composition, new features (air conditioning and illuminated signage), staffing levels, miles driven and said the district has begun exploratory work on electric buses but faces hurdles.
Jen, the Wenatchee School District director of transportation, told the school board the transportation department has modernized parts of its fleet, expanded safety features and maintained daily service while confronting staffing and procurement challenges.
Why it matters: Transportation affects daily access to school for thousands of students and supports extracurricular and summer programs; fleet condition and driver availability influence safety, reliability and district costs.
Jen described several fleet upgrades: 23 Type D buses (40-foot, rear-engine diesel) are in service, with two more on order for September; many Type D buses now have air conditioning and illuminated front/back…
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