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Newington Board approves CIP after hearing plea to replace aging buses
Summary
The Newington Board of Education unanimously approved a 2026–2031 capital improvement plan that asks the town to help address an underfunded bus replacement cycle. District leaders said 7 full‑size buses will need replacement next year and proposed smoothing purchases over several years to avoid repeated funding 'bubbles'.
The Newington Board of Education on Dec. 10 unanimously approved the district—s 2026–2031 capital improvement plan (CIP) after administrators warned years of underfunding have produced a "bubble" of buses that must be replaced.
Superintendent Doctor Bramit told the board the district—s fleet has 71 vehicles and that "buses that were purchased in '14–'15 need to retire," requiring the purchase of seven full‑size buses next year. District staff estimated industry prices have risen and projected a full‑size bus will cost on the order of $155,000 in the coming budget year. To begin addressing the backlog, the CIP requests $1.5 million for the bus replacement cycle next year and proposes smoothing…
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