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Board approves eight replacement bus contracts; staff discuss contractor model and driver benefits
Summary
The board voted to award eight school-vehicle contracts to replace aged buses. Directors answered questions about the existing contractor model (currently 163 contracts), paid sick leave arrangements and the potential long-term costs of owning a fleet instead of contracting.
The Calvert County Board of Education approved eight school‑vehicle contracts on Tuesday to replace buses that have reached the district’s 12‑year replacement threshold.
Director of Transportation Kevin Hook presented the awards and said the eight contracts are replacements for aging vehicles; the recommendation included contracts with Bishop Bus Service; Hutchins Bus Service; Johnson's Bus Service; Jones School Bus Service LLC; Ladies Enterprises Incorporated; Reed School Bus Service Incorporated; and two contracts for Swan Transportation Incorporated. The motion to award the contracts passed on a voice vote.
Board members and staff discussed operational…
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