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County reviews non‑public school bus contract baseline, proposed rate increases and deferred vehicle replacements

2150763 · January 26, 2025
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Public works staff explained baseline and proposed non‑public school bus contractor rates, driver tiers and an operational maintenance factor; seven buses are currently eligible for replacement and deferral reduces near‑term costs but increases future obligations.

Public works and transportation staff walked the Board of County Commissioners through baseline and proposed numbers for the county’s non‑public school bus contracts, identifying driver pay tiers, maintenance factors and vehicle replacement timing.

George Erickson, a transportation staff member, explained the contractor pay structure and operational factors. “What you basically have in your non public school bus contracts, are several different items. The first are tier 1 and tier 2 driver salaries. Tier 1…drivers that have less than 10 years of experience. And…

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