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Eagle Point SD 9 bought nine buses as emissions deadline looms; district seeks retrofit grants
Summary
The district purchased nine buses (four new, five used) for $965,000 and is pursuing retrofit grants to meet shifted state emissions rules; staff said retrofits cost about $17,000 per bus and could extend vehicle life 5–6 years if funded.
Unidentified Speaker told the board the district purchased nine buses over the last two years — four new and five used — at a combined cost of $965,000. "We purchased 9 buses ... we spent $965,000 for the 4 new and 5 used buses," the speaker said, adding that re-seating one bus (Bus 15) increased its passenger capacity so it could be placed on regular home-to-school routes and qualify for state reimbursement.
The board discussed state emissions rules that had been scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Rex (no last name given), who updated the board on emissions and grants, said the…
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