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News Release
Lake Oswego School District Awarded Grant for Electric School Buses - 03/15/24

The Lake Oswego School District (LOSD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from Portland General Electric (PGE) to implement electric school buses in its transportation fleet. 

This transformative initiative is made possible through a grant totaling up to $1,135,832, designated for purchasing four type-C electric school buses. The grant also includes up to $150,000 to establish essential charging infrastructure and qualified chargers at the district's forthcoming transportation facility, currently under construction. The district aims to fully operationalize these electric buses and accompanying infrastructure for the 2024-2025 school year.

Under this arrangement, LOSD will own the electric buses and contract their operation and maintenance to its transportation service provider, Student Transportation of America.

This groundbreaking project is feasible through the collaboration of various entities, including the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Oregon Clean Fuels program, funded by the PGE Electric School Bus Fund.

Dr. Jennifer Schiele, superintendent of LOSD, expressed gratitude for the grant, stating, “We are honored to receive this grant, which allows us to fulfill a promise to use electric buses in serving our students. Our commitment to integrating electric buses into our transportation service at its new location aligns with our district’s dedication to teaching and practicing sustainability, a value shared by our community and school district. We thank our transportation partner, Student Transportation of America, for the invaluable assistance in securing this grant and express gratitude to PGE for spearheading this program and allowing us to embrace this sustainable mode of transportation.”

About Lake Oswego School District

Lake Oswego School District (LOSD) is Oregon's premier large K-12 comprehensive public school district, setting the standard for educational excellence. For decades, LOSD has consistently ranked as the top school district in Oregon and has garnered recognition among the nation's finest. With a dedicated learning community encompassing approximately 6,800 students and their families, LOSD boasts a committed team of over 850 educators and staff members across 11 schools. Situated ten miles south of Portland, Oregon, LOSD's suburban setting in Lake Oswego is renowned for its natural beauty, strong sense of community and a longstanding tradition of exceptional schools.

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