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Board previewed Proposition 2 to buy buses and vans before electric mandate
Summary
Administration proposed Proposition 2 to purchase two school buses and two vans as year five of the district’s vehicle rotation; staff said they prefer purchasing non‑electric vehicles now ahead of a future electric mandate because electric buses are significantly more expensive.
Staff presented a proposition to buy two school buses and two vans as part of the district’s five‑year vehicle rotation and flagged a future mandate to purchase electric buses as a reason to consider buying additional diesel/gas buses now.
"The 2nd proposition is going to be for the purchase of the 2 school buses and 2 vans for our transportation. This would be year 5 of 5 for us to be on the rotation," a presenter said. Staff added the district would prefer to acquire diesel/gas buses now "before we're mandated to buy electric buses, which are a lot more expensive." The board did not take a final vote on the proposition at this meeting; the item was presented as part of the budget and capital‑project conversation.
