Renovation projects advance; 12 electric buses arrive but need retrofit; Erie High phase‑2 nearing completion

District operations staff provided a facilities and transportation update at the Nov. 6 Committee of the Whole.

Erie High and Edison projects: Assistant Superintendent Neil Brockman said final work continues on NewCo's phase‑2 at Erie High (south side of the building, gymnasium and new addition). The concession stand area is complete and the wrestling room awaits floor mats. For Edison, Brockman said exterior work is finished and the second floor passed above‑ceiling inspection; the district remains on track for a February completion.

Electric buses: Transportation staff reported the district received 12 electric buses. The buses arrived with the charging receptacle located at the front of the vehicle rather than the rear; vendor Wolfington will recall buses and perform a retrofit (taking several at a time) to move the receptacle and complete other adjustments. District staff said the buses are expected to be available for use roughly in December after the retrofit work.

Athletics: Brockman said Coach Henderson notified the athletic director that, because of injuries to the varsity roster, the coach elected not to field the team for a playoff game.

Provenance: Project status and bus retrofit details were discussed during the facilities and transportation portion of the meeting; the athletic opt‑out was announced near the end of the meeting.