Date & Time: Tuesday, November 19 at 2 p.m. ET
Despite facing an $11.7 million deficit, Steelton-Highspire School District (SHSD) became the first in Pennsylvania to fully transition to an all-electric school bus fleet. This transformation, powered by six new electric vehicles funded through round one of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, was achieved with a strategic investment from the district.
In this Ed Talk, Superintendent Dr. Mick Iskric will discuss his district’s journey to embrace electric buses to reduce long-term costs. He will be joined by Kevin King, Senior EV Principal Consultant at First Student, who will explain how a flexible, rapid-deployment charging infrastructure helped Steelton-Highspire make electrification feasible and cost-effective, providing a blueprint for other districts facing similar challenges.
Join us as we explore the journey to electrification, highlighting both the financial and operational benefits of going electric. Now, districts on the fence of moving away from fuel-powered buses now have a real-world example of a school system that has actually gone fully electric.
Key Takeaways:
- How an underfunded district like Steelton-Highspire made the leap to an all-electric bus fleet
- The critical role of First Charge™ rapid-deployment charging infrastructure in making electric bus deployment both cost-effective and efficient
- Insights on how above-ground charging infrastructure can save time and reduce installation costs
- The financial and operational rewards of electrification for school districts facing budget challenges
- Practical advice from Dr. Mick Iskric and Kevin King on overcoming barriers to electrification
Speakers
Mick Iskric, Superintendent, Steelton-Highspire School District
Kevin King, Senior EV Principal Consultant, First Student
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