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Coweta County Board approves 14 buses and a series of routine items
Summary
The Coweta County Board of Education on Sept. 10 approved the purchase of 14 83‑passenger buses for $1,988,000 (Eplus funds) and approved routine items including a $46,700 playground paid by Brooks Elementary PTO, the FY25 local governance training plan, and an East Coweta High School trip.
The Coweta County Board of Education voted Sept. 10 to approve a package of routine agenda items, the largest of which was the purchase of 14 International 83‑passenger buses at state contract prices totaling $1,988,000 to be paid from Eplus funds. Superintendent Dr. Horton presented the transportation request and the board approved it unanimously, with the chair announcing, “Motion carries 7 to 0.”
The board also approved a Brooks Elementary School proposal for the PTO to purchase and install playground equipment at a total cost of $46,700; Dr. Horton said board policy FEAE requirements had been met. The board approved the FY25 local board governance training plan, a required annual submission to the state that Dr. Horton described as amendable later, and granted permission for the East Coweta High School boys basketball team to travel to the Western Kentucky Hoops Classic in Princeton, Kentucky, Dec. 27–28, 2024, noting the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) must also approve out‑of‑state participation. All motions passed by recorded voice: “Motion carries 7 to 0.”
Votes at a glance • Approve agenda — approved, 7–0. • Approve minutes (08/13/2024) — approved, 7–0. • Approve FY25 local board governance training plan — approved, 7–0. • Approve Brooks Elementary PTO purchase and installation of playground equipment ($46,700) — approved, 7–0. • Approve purchase of 14 International 83‑passenger buses ($1,988,000), funded by Eplus funds — approved, 7–0. • Approve East Coweta High School boys basketball trip to Western Kentucky Hoops Classic (Dec. 27–28, 2024) — approved, 7–0.
What was said Dr. Horton recommended each approval and reminded the board the training-plan document is routinely submitted to the state and can be amended as needed. On the buses, Dr. Horton said the transportation department had trialed 83‑passenger buses and officials liked them, which informed the recommendation to buy 14 such buses.
Next steps Purchases and approvals will proceed according to district procurement and program requirements; the East Coweta trip requires subsequent approval by GHSA. The board later voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel, real estate and potential litigation.
