"Kentucky school districts are ecstatic to be part of the largest hybrid electric school bus fleet in the nation," says Melissa Howell, executive director of the KCFC. 

Just how can she say that so confidently?  Because she is visiting each of the 22 districts receiving buses in the first cycle of the project. 

She is meeting with superintendents, transportation directors, school boards and even Rotary, Lions and Ambassadors clubs, all before the end of April.

Allen, Warren, Breathitt, Bath, Caverna Independent, Montgomery, Marion, Todd, Trigg, Boone, Kenton, Simpson, Taylor, Whitley, Covington Independent, LaRue, Martin, Corbin, Pike, Mercer, Franklin and Frankfort Independent schools are receiving buses and visits!

The KCFC and the Kentucky Department of Education want to be sure that everyone understands this technology and how it will not only benefit the bottom line for districts - savings in operational costs - but the importance of incorporating this project into first hand learning opportunities for students.

"One meeting leads to another and then another.  This is a marvelous time to be spreading the news about the KCFC and what we do.  Quite possibly, the greatest opportunity to date."

The first 34 buses are slated to arrive in Kentucky prior to the start of school.  A second round of applications begins at that same time.  It is anticipated the remaining 179 buses will be placed in that cycle.

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My son called me on Wednesday and let me know that the Kentucky Hybrid Diesel School Bus Project made the USA Today this week. I was driving at the time, so I had to pull over because of shock. Great things are happening in Kentucky!