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Board member reports ongoing bus‑driver contract talks; proposal expected before April 24 budget deadline
Summary
Board member reported several multi‑hour negotiation sessions with the bus drivers’ association and district staff; he said discussions continue with the county finance office and staff expect to present a funding proposal that must be ready by April 24 to meet budget timelines.
A board member updated colleagues April 9 on ongoing contract negotiations with school bus drivers and contractor owners. He said the district and drivers have met in three multi‑hour sessions and that talks remain constructive but that drivers are anxious to see a formal proposal.
The board member said he planned to meet with the budget and finance director and other staff the following morning to try to arrive at a proposal that can be funded. Superintendent Dr. Sullivan told the board the district needs a proposal to vote on by April 24 so that the budget approval timeline is not jeopardized.
Ending
Negotiations are ongoing; the district signaled a target date of April 24 for presenting a fundable proposal to the board in time for budget action. No agreement or formal board action occurred at the work session.
