Board approves electric‑bus grants and purchases, playground contract and lease amendment

At Thursday's meeting the Cabrillo Unified School District governing board approved several action items the board described as part of the district's sustainability and facilities agenda.

The board approved a CESB (Clean Energy) grant agreement to support a transition to zero‑emission school buses, and subsequently approved the purchase of two electric school buses as part of that program. Staff said the bus purchase price is roughly $882,000 and will be funded with restricted grant funds; staff estimated the district's remaining share after awards and stacked grants would be under $200,000. Board discussion included questions about long‑term maintenance and whether electric buses would be available for field trips; the board voted to approve the grant agreement and the bus purchase (announced vote: "Passes 5 + 1").

The board also approved Amendment No. 2 to the facility lease with Rodin Builders to complete the El Granada Elementary classroom Building C and site work; staff said the amendment addresses DSA requirements and totals about $37,478 funded through bond funds.

Finally, the board ratified a piggyback bid award to Miracle Play Systems for the Loma Vista Elementary playground replacement, a Measure K bond‑funded project reported at $718,586.99 for ADA‑compliant inclusive equipment and surfacing. Board members discussed community and equity considerations across school sites before voting to approve the contract (announced vote: "Passes 5 + 1").

Clerks recorded the votes in public announcements as "Passes 5 + 1" for each action. The transcript did not include a roll‑call vote with individual member tallies for each of these items in the public session; the consent agenda roll call later listed Lisette, Pete, Rihanna, Mary Beth and Carmen as voting 'I' on the consent agenda.