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Board debates duration of 'power hour' bus contracts; Rocky Fork Middle needs an extra bus
Summary
The board discussed whether to award 'power hour' bus contracts for a semester or a full year. Transportation staff said Rocky Fork Middle requires an added bus because route timing prevents using existing elementary bus capacity; staff asked the board to provide direction and to vote at Thursday's meeting.
Transportation staff told the board a previously tabled decision about 'power hour' bus contracts needs direction: contracts were written this year for the full year to support route continuity, but some board members and contractors pressed for splitting contracts half‑year to give more vendors opportunities. Staff said they need a board vote by Thursday to finalize contract lengths.
Staff also reported Instruction determined Rocky Fork Middle must have its own power‑hour bus because of a 15‑minute timing difference and longer combined route times. The recommendation is to solicit applicants from drivers already serving that area and award the route based on applications; if only one applicant applies, staff would assign the route to that driver.
Board members expressed differing views on fairness: some favored splitting year‑long contracts to allow more contractors to participate; others emphasized continuity for students and drivers. Transportation staff will present a final recommendation for the board vote at the Thursday meeting.
