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Board to research EPA clean-bus grant as community groups push Highlander program funding
Summary
Board members agreed to research an EPA-backed New Jersey Clean Bus grant that could cover up to 90% of costs for electric buses and chargers; community speakers reported progress on Highlander program fundraising and urged partnership with the district.
Board members heard two public-comment items tied to district programs and potential grant funding on Tuesday.
A board member alerted the group to information about an EPA-backed New Jersey Clean Bus Program that is accepting applications and could fund up to 90% of bus and charging-station costs. The member asked the administration to research the opportunity; the board said it would not be a wholesale replacement of the fleet but thought electric buses would be appropriate on many routes and could yield long-term savings.
Separately, community members reported early progress in organizing funding for Highlander programming. Nathan Bedford, vice president of West Milford TV 77, spoke in support of a Highlander Productions contract the board is considering and highlighted student collaboration and past awards. Courtney Stevenson said the Highlander Funding Committee held a successful first meeting and plans to draft letters to legislators and explore forming an Education Foundation to secure grants and support the program.
Next steps: administration will research the EPA Clean Bus grant and report back; the Highlander Funding Committee will continue meetings and coordinate with district staff about partnership and grant-seeking.
