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Board raises questions about costs, infrastructure and unknown state aid for electric‑bus plans
Summary
Board members heard that utilities will assess capacity for district electric‑bus charging; members cautioned against committing to projects without cost estimates and said it is unclear whether building or transportation aid would apply.
Board members and administrators discussed next steps for zero‑emission busing and utility capacity. Superintendent Fortisio said the district will meet with New York State Electric and Gas and National Grid on Jan. 20 to review capacity and potential infrastructure needs; "we're also sharing where our buses are located so they can do a little bit of research before we have that meeting," he said.
Board members pressed for clarity on commitments and cost exposure, noting there is uncertainty about whether infrastructure improvements would qualify for state building or transportation aid and whether rebates or discounts will cover major costs. One board member said that without clear cost estimates, committing to a project is premature.
