The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it is offering up to $500 million through its 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates program. This program provides rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. The online application window is May 20, 2022 through August 19, 2022.
To learn more about this opportunity, you can visit the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program website.
The U.S. Department of Education’s recently updated the EESER Frequently Asked Questions document. The May 2021 updated FAQ document can be accessed by clicking here.
Act 1599 of 2001 and Act 1381 of 2005 generally prohibit school board members and school employees from contracting with the school district in which they serve. The laws do provide for exceptions in unusual and limited circumstances.
Annually, board members, administrators, and employees should read the notification form, list conflicts or potential conflicts, and sign the disclosure form. Click here to access the Arkansas Department of Education’s sample notification letter, contract disclosure form, and school board resolution. If you have questions or need assistance with any aspect of a board member or school employee ethics laws, please contact APSRC finance or legal staff for additional information.
