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District previews 2026–27 budgets: transportation costs rise; large maintenance projects flagged
Summary
Transportation, facilities and safety directors presented 2026–27 budget variances, citing contracted‑carrier increases tied to outplaced students and driver shortages, a placeholder ~$400,000 seal‑coat estimate for the high‑school gym roof, planned rooftop‑unit replacements and phased camera upgrades under a new security system.
South Fayette Township School District staff presented the transportation, facilities (custodial, maintenance and grounds) and safety/security budgets for 2026–27, detailing variances and capital needs that will shape next year’s spending decisions.
Transportation Director Brandon Suby said the budget includes a $50,000 increase in contracted carriers driven largely by more outplaced students and new private‑school placements. Suby also described a recent driver shortage that at times left the district about six drivers short and required using contracted services. He noted planned purchases of two 72‑passenger buses, two 48‑passenger buses and a 12‑passenger van will be included in the 2026–27 transportation budget and are slated to be…
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