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Board reviews bid to replace 19 school buses with pre-owned units

Ball Chatham CUSD 5 Board of Education · April 25, 2024
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Summary

The superintendent reported a new-business item proposing replacement of 19 buses with pre-owned models (about 3–4 years old) while some current buses are up to 21 years old; the recap did not specify whether the board approved the bid.

During new business the superintendent described a bid to replace 19 district buses with pre-owned units roughly 3 to 4 years old, noting some buses in the current fleet are as old as 21 years.

The superintendent’s recap described the bid but did not explicitly state whether the board approved it at this meeting. District procurement and transportation staff should be consulted for vendor names, pricing, financing methods and the district’s vehicle-replacement schedule.

Replacing aging buses can affect transportation reliability, maintenance costs and fleet safety; the superintendent framed the proposal as part of routine operational planning.