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Board approves auction services for five surplus buses; prior auction netted up to $8,775 per bus
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Summary
The board authorized using Hahn Auctions to sell five surplus buses. District staff said previous auction sales ranged from $5,750 to $9,750 per bus and the auction fee is 10% of the sale price.
Portage Township Schools authorized July 28 the use of Hahn Auctions to sell five surplus standard school buses rather than accept trade-in values.
District staff reported that trade-in offers typically range from $2,500 to $4,000 per vehicle, while a 2024 auction through Hahn yielded higher sale prices that ranged from $5,750 to $9,750 per bus. With a 10% auction fee, the district netted roughly $5,175 to $8,775 per bus in that prior sale, staff said. The board approved using the auction service by roll call.
Why it matters: choosing an auction model can increase net proceeds compared with dealer trade-in values; the district has five buses available for auction under the plan presented.
Implementation will require staff to prepare vehicles for sale and coordinate auction logistics with Hahn Auctions.
