District staff told the board the replacement of a bus damaged in a fire is being funded by insurance proceeds and requested authority to purchase a replacement vehicle. Staff said two buses are under consideration and that the most expensive option would cost $75,000; they proposed authorizing the purchase up to that amount and choosing the less expensive option if it is the better fit.

The presenter explained the background: the burned bus was replaced with insurance funds and transportation staff will inspect two vehicles before purchase. The recorded motion language was to proceed with the $75,000 purchase authorization if needed; the motion was seconded on the record. The transcript does not include a final roll‑call tally showing adoption or denial of the purchase authorization.

On personnel, the board recorded resignations and hires: resignation of Abigail Johnson (custodian, effective Nov. 7) and hires including Rachel Holt (Huntsville High School special education paraprofessional), Ackerman (WPS maintenance), Amber Hendricks (special education paraprofessional) and Rachel Roberts (intermediate school kitchen worker, effective Dec. 3). Board members also discussed salary schedule work, noting PPC committee involvement and that staff may ask the board to convene a short special or phone meeting before Christmas to finalize salary schedules.

The transcript records discussion and motions recorded for procedural steps, but detailed procurement approval and final salary schedule votes are not documented in the excerpt.