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Board to seek state trust fund loan to reimburse purchase of 10‑passenger van for student transportation
Summary
Administration said a used, DOT‑certified 10‑passenger van was purchased for $44,580 because new compliant vehicles cost $90,000–$100,000; the board will consider formal loan documents at the next meeting to reimburse the purchase via the state trust fund loan program.
Administrators described a need for a 10‑passenger van to support athletic and student transportation. Mr. Mitchell said vehicle market change and DOT rules mean new 10‑passenger models are not available and retrofitting 15‑passenger vans is costly; "we pursued a slightly used van at 18,000 miles for $44,580," he said, noting that new compliant…
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