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Committee approves 3% increase to bus contractor rates for upcoming year
Summary
The committee approved a 3% increase request from the district's bus contractor, citing tariff and parts‑cost pressures; the motion passed by voice vote and will be taken to the full board.
The committee approved a recommendation to accept a 3% contract-rate increase requested by the district’s bus transportation provider.
Ken explained the company cited anticipated tariff impacts and rising parts costs and that new buses are expected to cost about $10,000 more. Committee members asked for details on the change; staff said the requested 3% increase is slightly higher than recent CPI numbers but cited supply‑chain and parts‑cost pressures as reasons to accept the rate.
A motion to approve the 3% increase passed by committee voice vote; staff will forward the recommendation to the full board for final action.
