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Committee recommends buying two activity buses after older units deemed beyond repair

Union County Public Schools — Committee (budget/finance) · January 27, 2026

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Summary

Staff said two activity buses (model years 2008 and 2009) were found to have frames 'beyond use;' White's International quoted $297,600 for two replacement buses and the committee voted to forward the recommendation to the full board.

The committee recommended that the full board approve purchasing two activity buses after district mechanics found two older units were structurally compromised.

Christian Moore told the committee the district had three vendor quotes and that "White's International is the the low bidder at $297,600." He said the two older buses were ‘‘rusted out on the bottom’’ and that their frames were "beyond use," meaning repairs would exceed the vehicles’ value. Moore said proceeds from recent bus sales will fund the replacements.

Committee members asked how the buses are used and whether drivers require special training. Moore said the vehicles would return to the activity-bus rotation and that drivers and mechanics are already familiar with White's International models. The committee voted to send the recommendation to the full board for final approval.

If approved by the full board, the purchase would increase the district’s activity-bus availability during high-demand spring months for athletics and field trips.