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Board member reports: budget extenders, zero‑emission bus legislation and end‑of‑year school events
Summary
Board member Scott M. Johnson reported on a regional legislative breakfast with state lawmakers and said Albany passed an 11th budget extender; he also noted a bill to delay zero‑emission bus procurement. Several members highlighted end‑of‑year student events and district ceremonies.
Board member Scott M. Johnson reported he attended a legislative breakfast with Senator Gallivan and Assemblyman Conrad and said both officials are "very frustrated with the budget process and how it's going or not going." He told the board the Legislature passed an 11th budget extender extending current budget authority through Thursday (as of the meeting) and said there is uncertainty about final passage timing. Johnson also referenced a bill to delay zero‑emission bus purchase requirements (Senate Bill 9667 and Assembly 10896) that would push the procurement start to 2032 and operation to 2040.
Other board members and staff offered local updates: S. Mack described peer mentoring shadowing and Student Government activities; D. Anthon celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and an upcoming review of a cell‑phone initiative; D. Rabenold relayed a postponed PTA meeting at Heritage Heights and conversations with the principal; Brian Laible reported on school concerts and the Willow Ridge sports court progress.
