Board approves purchase of new superintendent vehicle after bid review
Summary
Superintendent Jay presented three bids for a replacement vehicle and recommended a Chevrolet at about $54,200; the board discussed trade options and replacement-policy mileage thresholds, then moved and seconded to approve the purchase.
Superintendent Jay presented bids for a replacement district vehicle and recommended purchasing a Chevrolet priced at $54,200. He described comparable trim levels across the Chevrolet, Toyota and Ford options and noted practical considerations for use as a work truck.
"We have a Chevrolet truck for 54,200," Jay said, then listed other bids and recommended the Chevrolet for district use. Board members discussed trade-in options and whether the vehicle was an appropriate model for the district's needs.
A board member raised policy questions about the mileage threshold that triggers replacement, saying the current policy sets 50,000 miles as a trigger and noting that standard vehicle longevity has changed since the policy's drafting. "Policy was probably wrote in the seventies when 50,000 miles was getting lost," the member said, arguing the threshold may need revision.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board voiced assent and the superintendent said staff will check insurance and body work options.
Why it matters: procurement and vehicle replacement decisions commit district funds and touch on policy for asset replacement and fleet management. The board's discussion flagged a potential policy review on mileage thresholds for replacements.
What's next: Staff will finalize purchase logistics, explore trade or body-work options (including possible CTE shop work) and bring any policy-revision recommendations back to the board for future consideration.
