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Superintendent outlines grant‑funded LP bus plan, fueling arrangement and CTE expansion
Summary
Superintendent told the board the district has preliminary quotes for a propane (LP) bus, Ferrellgas offered to install a fueling station free of charge, and the district plans to pursue CTE and youth apprenticeship expansion tied to Perkins funding; a preliminary contract will be reviewed at committee and an April 1 tariff could raise costs by roughly $7,000–$10,000.
Superintendent (S4) briefed the Solon Springs School District board on a planned purchase of an LP (propane) bus that would feature under‑floor storage, lower operational costs, and a potential agreement to use the vehicle for charter activities and extracurricular transportation.
The superintendent said Ferrellgas has offered to install a fueling station at no charge to the district, which would allow trained bus drivers to fuel the…
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