SDCEA Donates Truck to BV School District

Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) is pleased to announce the donation of a truck to the Buena Vista School District. Earlier this year, the truck was replaced as part of the normal changeout process that happens when SDCEA fleet trucks reach approximately 10 years old. Although the truck had reached the end of its useful life as an electric utility fleet vehicle, it still had plenty of life that could be used in a less demanding environment.

The Buena Vista School District expressed an interest in buying the truck to store, organize, and transfer tools to various locations around the district. SDCEA chose to donate it to the district. “We are delighted to be able to donate this truck to the BV School District,” SDCEA Interim CEO Gary Kelly said. “We understand the importance of providing the district with available local resources.”

The donation will help the district save time and money, as they will not need to purchase a truck and can keep the necessary tools at hand. The truck will also help the district maintain its tools and equipment, ensuring that they are in good condition and ready to use.

“With so many competing priorities and constraints on funding for public education, we are faced with allocating our resources to those needs that most directly impact our students. This means that operational items, like our maintenance vehicles, are repaired and restored and utilized often far beyond their intended lifespan. To receive a donation so that our resources can continue to be allocated to more student-centric items is a true gift,” school superintendent Lisa Yates said.

SDCEA is dedicated to giving back to the community in various ways, and the donation of the truck exemplifies this commitment. By providing essential resources to those in need, SDCEA is proud to support the BV School District, and looks forward to continuing its community support in the future.