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CUSD 300 committee reviews purchase of activity buses and several contract extensions
Summary
Staff recommended buying two 2019 activity buses, leasing two 2025 buses, and extending multiple service contracts including custodial uniforms, fuel and lubricants, intercom replacements, mats/mops/towels, PE uniforms and student photography.
CUSD 300 staff recommended the Board Operations Committee approve a mix of purchases, leases and contract extensions covering transportation and multiple district services.
Transportation staff said the district has used activity buses for about 15 years to lower field-trip costs and save roughly $125,000 annually compared with chartered school buses. Staff proposed purchasing two 2019 activity buses at $66,308 each (total $132,616) and leasing two 2025 activity buses under a five-year lease costing $41,980 annually. The presentation said keeping the purchase option saves about $13,156 compared with leasing and allows the district to retain resale value after five years. The replacement plan…
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