District procurement staff reported completion of the competitive solicitation for RFP 26-12-31 to secure transportation services ahead of the existing agreement's expiration on June 30, 2026. The solicitation was described as designed to ensure continued support for daily ridership, field trips and specialized routing needs as the district grows.

A board member moved to approve the award of contract for RFP 26-12-31 "as outlined in the attachment." The motion was seconded and the board approved the award by a recorded "Aye" vote.

Officials did not state the winning vendor or contract dollar amount during the audible discussion in the transcript; the board's action authorizes staff to finalize the award as described in the procurement attachment.