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District 99 board approves purchase of up to six used activity buses at cost not to exceed $400,000
Summary
The board approved buying up to six used activity buses to reduce reliance on contracted transportation and to give coaches and advisers more flexibility; staff said mechanics will inspect the vehicles before final selection and the purchase can be funded in part by higher-than-expected replacement tax receipts.
The Downers Grove District 99 Board of Education approved a motion to buy up to six used activity buses at a cost not to exceed $400,000 to expand the district fleet used for athletics and after‑school activities. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote. "We have, found, another opportunity… and we're looking for action because used buses don't sit on the lot very long," said Travis, a district staff member who presented the proposal.
Nut graf: District staff said activity buses would give coaches and…
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