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Murfreesboro board approves vehicle purchases, including McKinney‑Vento van and two maintenance vans

Murfreesboro City School Board · December 10, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a $40,511 contract for a Toyota Sienna van to expand McKinney‑Vento student transportation and a $117,306 purchase of two Ford Transit cargo vans for maintenance, funded through county bonds and district CIP.

The Murfreesboro City School Board on Dec. 9 approved multiple vehicle purchases to support student transportation and maintenance operations.

Dr. Duke presented a contract with Roberts Motor Company to buy a 2026 Toyota Sienna eight‑passenger van for the district's McKinney‑Vento program, which serves students experiencing homelessness. The vehicle — priced at $40,511, inclusive of delivery, warranties and required terms — expands the district's dedicated McKinney‑Vento fleet from one van to two, Dr. Duke said. "This will be used by student support services to transport students identified as McKinney‑Vento students or students who are experiencing homelessness to and from school," he said. The board approved the contract by voice vote.

Later in the meeting the board approved the purchase of two 2026 Ford Transit 250 cargo vans for facilities and HVAC maintenance. Dr. Duke said the City of Murfreesboro's purchasing department coordinated the procurement with the State of Tennessee contract with Lonnie Cobb Ford; the vendor quote for the two vehicles totaled $117,306 and will be funded from county shared bonds as part of the district's capital improvement plan.

Board members asked practical questions about driver qualifications for the McKinney‑Vento van; district staff said drivers must hold a passenger endorsement on their license (not a school bus endorsement) and that drivers are part of the district's bus driver team and perform other duties beyond driving. The approvals were made by voice votes; delivery timelines will follow vendor and procurement schedules.