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Board approves shared van and replacement lift for food service and IT
Summary
Trustees authorized purchase of a 2025 ProMaster 2500 midsize van (shared by IT and food service) and replacement of an unsafe Tommy Gate lift on the food-service truck, citing safety and operational efficiency; motion passed unanimously.
Marshalltown’s board approved the purchase of a 2025 ProMaster 2500 midsize van to be shared by the IT and food‑service departments and authorized replacement of an unsafe lift gate on the district’s food‑service truck.
Operations staff described recurring logistics challenges—moving equipment and meal deliveries—and said a midsize van with a lift would be more versatile than smaller transit vans previously considered. They presented local dealer bids and reported a low on‑the‑lot price from Carl’s (approximately $57,070 fully equipped). Operations also requested $10,932.93 to replace the existing food service truck lift with a Tommy Gate unit, citing worker safety concerns around the current lift. Board members discussed shared usage logistics and safety; the purchase motion passed 6–0.
District staff said the van will be secured and scheduled between departments and that the lift replacement will be completed promptly to address the safety issue.
