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Board approves letting bids for two SUVs to diversify fleet; funding to come from PPEL
Summary
Board approved letting bids for two 8‑seat SUVs (extra cargo space) to replace need for 12‑passenger vans; the motion stipulated a not‑to‑exceed total and directed staff to fund the purchase from PPEL (district capital fund).
The board approved a motion to let bids for the purchase of two SUVs configured to carry eight passengers with extra cargo space, intended to diversify the district fleet and reduce reliance on large passenger vans. Directors cited state restrictions on purchasing 12‑passenger vans and noted coaches and activity sponsors had asked for vehicles that allow room for equipment without requiring an additional driver.
The motion as presented requested a bid limit and specified funding through district capital funds; during discussion the precise numeric total was stated variously in the record, but the motion as passed directed staff to proceed with bid solicitation and return results to the board. District staff clarified that ADA transport needs will continue to be met by lift‑equipped buses and that vehicle requests will route through established transportation procedures to ensure accommodations where required.
Board members emphasized safety considerations (seat belts and four‑wheel drive) and the desire to increase flexibility for activity sponsors and fine‑arts travel in addition to athletics.
