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Crete school board approves purchase of three special-education vehicles using IDEA funds
Summary
The Crete Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously May 12 to approve up to $208,948 in IDEA funds to buy three special-education transport vehicles; superintendent said quoted chassis estimate may come in lower than the maximum.
The Crete Public Schools Board of Education voted May 12 to approve the purchase of three special-education transportation vehicles using federal IDEA funds, not to exceed $208,948.
The motion to approve the purchases was made by board member Greg Holman and seconded by board member Vince (last name transcribed variably). Superintendent Dr. McDowell told the board the quote included a high-end estimate for the chassis and the final invoice may be lower than the not-to-exceed amount.
Roll call recorded unanimous approval. Board members recorded as voting yes in the transcript were Mikaela Conway, Greg Holman, Vince Kreache, Koontz (first name not specified in transcript) and Peony (first name not specified in transcript).
Dr. McDowell said the three-vans quote included a “highest estimate possible for the chassis,” and that final costs could come in below the samlet not-to-exceed total, explaining why the motion set a maximum rather than a single invoice amount.
The motion directs district staff to proceed with vendor procurement and payment under the IDEA funding source; the board did not record any amendments to the motion or follow‑up directions in the meeting record.
The board completed the item during its regular May meeting after a prior working meeting discussion; the purchase will appear in upcoming claims and vendor payments as invoices are approved and work (vehicle buildout) is completed.
