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Glen Rock board approves purchase of 54‑passenger bus using emergency reserve after accident
Summary
Trustees voted to use an emergency reserve (commissioner‑approved) to purchase a 54‑passenger replacement bus after the district's older bus was declared a loss; board said the purchase will reduce contracted transportation costs for some athletic runs.
The Glen Rock Board of Education approved using the district's emergency reserve to purchase a 54‑passenger replacement bus after an older bus was declared a total loss, board members were told.
Staff explained the retired bus had a residual value of about $7,000 and estimated repairs of roughly $35,000, prompting the insurance company to declare it a loss. The board said it petitioned the Commissioner of Education and received approval on Dec. 26 to use emergency funds under the parameters of a cooperative bid through the Educational Service Commission of New Jersey with Hoover Trucks and Buses.
The staff presentation said the larger 54‑passenger bus will allow the district to transport more athletic teams in‑house and reduce reliance on contracted bus services for at least one daily run, which officials said could save money over time. The acting board member noted the district's emergency reserve balance was roughly in the $23,000–$25,000 range and emphasized capital and maintenance budgets remain available for other needs.
After discussion, the board voted by roll call to authorize the purchasing agent to proceed with the purchase under the cooperative bid; the motion passed.
The board recorded no substantive dissent on the motion. Staff said they would complete the purchase according to cooperative‑bid specifications and return any required procurement documentation to the board.
