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Committee okays state-backed transportation audit for $10,772 and approves replacement spare bus
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Summary
The committee approved participation in a state-facilitated transportation review (Transpar) at a North Kingstown cost share of $10,772 and authorized the purchase of a replacement spare bus (S26) to maintain fleet redundancy.
The North Kingstown School Committee approved two transportation actions on Dec. 16: paying the district's $10,772 share to join a state-organized consultant review of routes and fleet efficiency (Transpar), and purchasing a replacement spare bus (S26) to preserve backup capacity.
Administration said Transpar will analyze bus routes, fleet size and potential efficiencies and provide preliminary recommendations; the district's cost will be charged to the transportation budget (5,300 series). Superintendent and transportation staff said the consultant could also examine after-school transportation, athletics and CTE trip needs and explore whether state-provided seats could be used more widely to reduce district costs.
Transportation supervisor Michelle Hume explained S26 functions as a spare bus to cover front-line breakdowns, failed trips and late buses. Committee members approved the replacement to maintain service continuity.
Both items were approved by voice vote. Administrators said Transpar's analysis will be used to inform future policy decisions and potential budget requests tied to fleet management and service delivery.
