Poteau schools report new electric-bus build date, charger arrival and several facilities upgrades

Summary

Facilities staff told the board that two electric buses are scheduled for production on Dec. 1, with likely arrival in early–mid January; an electric-charging station has arrived at the dealership and on-site electrical work by OG&E is underway. The report also listed completed and near-complete HVAC and renovation projects across campuses.

Facilities director Miss Cochran updated the board on multiple campus projects and the district’s electric-bus initiative.

Cochran said the two new electric buses are scheduled to be built Dec. 1 at the factory and expected to reach the district (via the dealer) in early to mid-January after air-conditioning equipment is fitted. She added that an electric-charging station arrived at the dealership and local electrical contractors have begun installing hardware; OG&E has already installed a pole and transformer on-site.

Beyond transportation, Cochran reported that the PKMS gravel lot project is complete and is being used by a local church on Sundays, the PKMS gym air-conditioning installation is finished, primary gym bathroom renovations (ceilings, lighting, flooring, bathroom partitions) should wrap this week pending final plumbing fixtures, and the high-school bathroom foyer renovation was scheduled to be completed during the Thanksgiving break.

The facilities updates give the district new transportation options and some immediate building improvements. Cochran estimated the buses and charger could be operational around the same time once final equipment and connections are complete.