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Board discusses bus replacements and approves moving ahead on proposed USDA technology grant
Summary
Board members discussed aging buses and recommended researching purchase options (estimated $79k–$80k local balance for a half-reimbursed vehicle) and approved proceeding with a USDA technology grant submission (estimated $656,000 grant with ~$85,000 local match), though the grant award was not yet confirmed.
Board members spent substantial time on transportation needs and technology grant planning.
Transportation: Multiple speakers reported buses aged 17–18 years and discussed fuel and maintenance cost volatility. One presenter recommended buying one bus this year and another in the next budget…
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