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Brooksville school explores electric bus grant; town may need vote for local match
Summary
Union 93 officials discussed a federal $200,000 electric bus grant and small-bus options; if the school board votes to proceed the town may need to consider a special town meeting to approve an estimated additional $100,000 in local funds.
Officials discussed federal grant opportunities for an electric school bus and small solar bus options at Selectmen meetings this year. The federal program offers up to $200,000 toward a bus purchase; school officials told the Selectmen that the overall price of a small electric bus could be about $280,000, meaning additional local funds would be required if the school board decides to proceed.
Selectmen and school representatives discussed scheduling: the school board could vote to proceed, and if it does the town would likely need a special town meeting to authorize use of reserve or undesignated funds to cover the local share. Meeting minutes record an estimate of roughly $100,000 as the town-level shortfall beyond grant funding, but officials said exact figures depend on chosen vehicle and equipment costs, including a single-phase charger.
No final decision was made at the Selectmen's meetings; school and town officials said they will return with firm cost estimates and, if the school board votes to move forward, a timetable for any town funding request.
Next steps: The school board will consider the purchase; if it votes to proceed the Selectmen may schedule a special town meeting to seek voter approval for local funds.
