Board rebuffs STA request to reopen bus contract amid performance concerns
STA, the district's student-transportation contractor, asked administrators to consider reopening a multi-year contract to address driver and market pressures; board members pushed back, citing prior performance problems and suggesting any adjustments be tied to demonstrable improvements or negotiated terms that benefit drivers.
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District officials told the board a written request from STA — the district’s current student-transportation contractor under a multi‑year agreement — asked the district to consider reopening the contract to address market conditions affecting driver recruitment and pay. The letter proposed reconsidering pricing and potentially negotiating on items such as routing or vehicle types.
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