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Board hears first reading on bus purchases as emissions rules and lead times push costs higher
Summary
At a Feb. 9 first reading, Caledonia staff warned of a likely $20,000 per-bus price increase tied to 2027 diesel emissions changes, detailed fleet-age concerns (average fleet age 8.78 years; eight buses are 16 years old), and advised earlier ordering; the board did not vote on bus purchases but later received public comment from a bus driver supporting replacements.
Caledonia Community Schools staff presented a first reading on proposed school bus purchases during the Feb. 9 board meeting, telling trustees that federal emissions controls scheduled for the 2027 model year will increase bus prices and that long vendor lead times make earlier ordering advisable.
Facilities staff described the packet’s proposal as the district’s 'most expensive' scenario on paper and said the district is evaluating options including leasing and purchasing used buses to…
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