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Bossier Parish committee approves purchase of 12 buses to replace aging fleet, unanimous vote
Summary
The Transportation Committee approved Proposal 1 to buy 12 new 77-passenger buses (10 route, 2 SPED non-lift) for $1,769,720.82 from two vendors to compare long-term performance; funding was identified from the fiscal year 2027 general fund.
The Bossier Parish School Board Transportation Committee voted unanimously to approve Proposal 1, authorizing the purchase of 12 new 77‑passenger buses — 10 regular route buses and 2 special-education (SPED) non-lift buses — for a combined price of $1,769,720.82, to be funded from the fiscal year 2027 general fund.
Director Aaron McGee told the committee the proposal would buy six buses from Plyler International in Shreveport and six from Ross Bus Sales in Alexandria so the district can compare manufacturer performance on fuel mileage, parts availability, driver experience and service turnaround. “We want to do a true comparison between the two buses to see which bus gives Bossier Parish the best return on investment,” McGee said.
McGee said the purchase would allow the district to place air-conditioned…
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