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Transportation ready for start of year; district cites difficulty hiring mechanics, targets propane for future buses
Summary
Sunnyside officials said bus routes were adjusted and staff secured fueling and new vehicles; the district reported several mechanic vacancies and said infrastructure limits currently prevent switching to propane buses this year.
Transportation staff told the governing board they resized routes over the summer to balance loads, eliminated routes with minimal ridership, and said the district will have drivers and attendants in place to cover routes at the start of the year.
Facilities staff reported securing a functional fuel-management system to ensure school buses can pump fuel without interruption. The…
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