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Board approves purchase of maintenance truck amid safety and budget debate
Summary
After extended discussion about an older district vehicle’s safety and repair costs, the board approved purchase of a Ford F-350 maintenance vehicle for $67,736. The motion passed 6-3 after members weighed short-term repair costs against productivity and staff safety.
The Dover Area School District Board approved a motion to purchase a maintenance truck (Ford F-350) from New Holland Ford for $67,736 following a contentious discussion about repairs, worker safety and budgetary priorities.
The item (Agenda 7.09) included cost comparisons between repairing the existing vehicle and replacing it. Administration presented a lowest-price quote for a replacement vehicle ($67,736) and a repair estimate that would keep the existing truck roadworthy for an estimated 12–18 months at…
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