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Board approves purchase of two electric school buses and accepts energy and green-space grants
Summary
Trustees approved piggyback bus purchases for two electric IC Bus CE model-year 2025 buses, accepted a $70,000 GEMS grant from Imperial Irrigation District for energy modernization, and approved a $28,640 Public Green Space grant; motions passed by roll-call votes.
The board approved dealer and bus purchases through a piggyback bid via the South County Support Services Agency to acquire two electric buses (IC Bus CE, model year 2025). Trustee Brittany Saiza moved approval; Trustee Ben Saiza was thanked in discussion for work on related grants.
The district also accepted a $70,000 Energy Modernization in Schools (GEMS) grant from Imperial Irrigation District intended to fund energy-related upgrades and support air-conditioning units, and a $28,640 Public Green Space grant from IID. Each item passed on a roll-call vote of 7 ayes. Staff said grant funds would be used to modernize facilities and support transportation electrification plans; specific implementation plans and timelines will be developed by staff and returned to the board for review.
