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Board approves purchase of 71-passenger bus after staff cites driver safety and accessibility features
Summary
Milan Area Schools voted 7-0 to buy a 71-passenger bus from Midwest Transit Equipment for about $149,000, selecting a model with a knob-activated emergency brake to reduce repetitive strain for drivers. Delivery is expected next school year and funding may come from sinking funds depending on timing.
The Milan Area Schools Board approved the purchase of a 71-passenger bus from Midwest Transit Equipment as detailed in the meeting attachment, voting unanimously 7-0 at the March 12, 2025 meeting.
District staff told the board the purchase is part of the district's regular bus replacement cycle; prices have risen because of updated factory standards. The staff presentation noted that the bus being recommended costs roughly $149,000 and was procured through a Michigan bid process. The district is…
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