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Board hears Durham contract recommendation and electric-bus purchases; district to return to three-tier routing

Ann Arbor Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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After soliciting proposals, the district recommended renewing its contracted transportation services (Durham) and presented a grant-supported purchase of four electric school buses plus two special-needs electric buses and new charging infrastructure; staff said the district will return to a three-tier bell schedule to improve on-time performance and reduce routes.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools transportation office recommended renewing a multi-year contract with Durham Transportation and presented a plan to purchase six electric buses and install additional EV chargers to support an expanding electric fleet.

Procurement staff said five proposals were received; Durham was judged best value following interviews. The…

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