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Superintendent reports 92% graduation rate; EV bus deliveries delayed, district wins $350,000 grant
Summary
The superintendent reported a 92% graduation rate, detailed summer programming and professional development, and said electric bus deliveries are delayed by inverter supply issues; the district is pursuing an EPA extension and received a $350,000 grant tied to the bus project.
The Taconic Hills Central School District superintendent reported several operational updates, telling the board the district achieved a 92 percent graduation rate this year and has active summer programming that includes the Titan Voyager visiting three camps and a Summer Bridges middle school program with 22 students.
On transportation and sustainability projects, the superintendent and staff outlined a delay in delivery of the district's electric buses caused by inverter supply problems at the manufacturer. Staff said the vendor is preparing documentation to request an extension from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which has an October deadline; they expect the buses to arrive around November or December but allowed for a cautious December timeline. The district discussed ongoing infrastructure work at bus facilities and the installation of charging equipment.
Officials also reported that the district received an additional $350,000 grant to support the bus project and associated charging/charter needs. The superintendent said staffing is nearly complete for the coming year, with the district still recruiting for one science position and one ELA opening, and noted professional-development offerings supported in part by CARES Act funds.
The board followed up with questions about vendor communication and the testing process for building repairs; staff said lab reports on terrazzo flooring testing were complete and being reviewed by an engineer, with next steps to be decided after those reports are shared with stakeholders.
What happens next: staff will share Atlantic lab reports on terrazzo flooring with engineering consultants and will continue to coordinate with the EV bus vendor on paperwork needed for the EPA extension and delivery schedule.
