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Board approves purchase of two 72-passenger buses, an activity bus and a 14-passenger van not to exceed $300,000
Summary
Kaneland CUSD 302 approved by roll call a plan to buy two 72-passenger buses, one 2022 activity bus and a 14-passenger activity van for up to $300,000 total and to trade in older vehicles. The board voted 7–0.
The Kaneland CUSD 302 Board of Education voted 7–0 to approve administration’s recommendation to purchase two one‑year‑old 72‑passenger school buses, one 2022 activity bus and a 14‑passenger activity van with a combined purchase price not to exceed $300,000.
Dr. Bogan presented the recommendation and said the district sought bids from multiple vendors and secured lower prices than last year’s purchases. The district plans to trade in seven 72‑passenger buses and two older activity buses as part of the transaction; administrators said trading reduced the fleet size and would lower future maintenance costs. The board approved the motion on a roll-call vote with all seven members voting "aye": Cook, McCauley, Lawler, Mankowski, Kleisner, Simmons and Gonzales.
Why it matters: District officials said the activity van and an activity bus will make athletic and activity transportation more efficient for small trips and reduce reliance on charter services; they said securing buses now was important for reliable transportation and that reducing the number of older buses in the lot will lower upkeep costs.
Votes at a glance: The motion directing administration to move forward with the purchase and trades passed 7–0.
Ending: Administration will complete procurement and report back with final purchase and trade paperwork; the purchases are scheduled to occur after the new fiscal year begins.
