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District transportation director outlines possible state reimbursement change, bus-routing software bid and fleet status
Summary
District staff told trustees about a state proposal to shift most transportation reimbursements to a flat 85% rate, a statewide request for bus-routing software, recent bus purchases, lead times and declining daily ridership.
The Emmett Independent District’s transportation director briefed the board on several items that could affect long-term transportation budgets and operations: a proposed state change to transportation reimbursements, a possible statewide purchase of bus-routing software, recent vehicle acquisitions and ridership figures.
The director said the Idaho State Department of Education is proposing to reimburse districts at a flat 85% rate for all school transportation costs, replacing the current system of mixed reimbursement percentages (parts, fuel and other line items are reimbursed at different rates). The presenter said the change, if…
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