Henry County Schools have approved the purchase of 16 new school buses, marking the fifth year of their fleet modernization initiative.

The acquisition includes 12 propane-powered, 72-passenger buses and eight gasoline-powered, 48-passenger buses, 209 equipped with air conditioning.

The $2.5 million purchase, part of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program, will cost the district $2.2 million after state reimbursements. The buses were quoted through the Yancey Bus Sales state contract.

With this purchase, the district has added 125 new buses over five years, aiming to replace aging vehicles and enhance student transportation safety and comfort.

The new buses are expected to be operational by the start of the next school year, further advancing the district's commitment to modernizing its transportation services.

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