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Board debates state electric-bus mandate, funding and waiver options
Summary
Board discussed a state 2035 electric-bus mandate, safety and fire-response concerns, the district’s fleet electrification study, gaps in state waiver guidance and the need for coordinated advocacy and careful budgeting before committing to purchases.
The Averill Park Central School District board spent a sizable portion of the meeting debating the implications of a state timeline to electrify school buses and what it would mean for local safety, financing and operations.
Board members raised concerns about safety and operational constraints for long routes, off‑hour runs and special trips, citing firefighter and Department of Homeland Security conversations about electric‑vehicle fire response. Several members said the current reimbursement structure makes electric buses more expensive for districts and noted limited incentive pools.
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