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Board approves electric bus and charging infrastructure in 3–1 votes
Summary
The Odessa board approved purchasing a new electric bus, two chargers, and associated infrastructure after recommendations from Operations Supervisor Justin Parr; each motion carried by 3–1 margin.
Operations Supervisor Justin Parr recommended the purchase of a new electric bus along with two electric-bus charging stations and the necessary electrical infrastructure. The board approved three separate motions—bus purchase, charger purchase and charger infrastructure—each carried by a 3–1 vote; the minutes record the motions as moved by Sheena Starkel and seconded by Carmen Weishaar.
Minutes do not list dollar amounts for the bus or chargers. Board members discussed the recommendation from the operations supervisor; the motions passed with one dissenting vote on each item. Implementation steps and vendor selection were not specified in the minutes and will require follow-up by district operations.
