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Joshua ISD amends First Student contract to extend bus replacement cycle, board says change will save roughly $100,000 annually
Summary
The board approved an amendment to the district’s transportation contract with First Student to change the recommended replacement age for buses from seven to 12 years, which staff estimated will save about $100,000 per year over the remaining three years of the contract.
The Joshua Independent School District Board approved an amendment to its transportation services agreement with First Student that changes the bus replacement cycle from seven years to 12 years.
District staff told the board the amendment is expected to produce substantial savings, roughly $100,000 per year across the remaining three years of the contract. The change moves the scheduled replacement age for buses from seven years to 12 years; the transportation director reviewed the proposal and supported the change.
A board member moved to approve the amendment and a second followed; the board approved the amendment during the public meeting. Staff characterized the reform as a cost‑saving measure and recommended the amendment based on a review of vehicle replacement timing and current fleet condition.
The board did not adopt additional procurement safeguards or identify a replacement‑funding schedule in open session; staff will implement the contract amendment in accordance with the amended agreement and existing oversight processes.
Board members asked no follow‑up questions about the projected savings breakdown during public discussion. The district’s transportation director agreed with the change at the meeting; the amendment will take effect under the existing transportation contract.
