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District weighing purchase of two surplus school buses at steep discount
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Summary
Board discussed buying two brand-new surplus buses being sold by another district at roughly a 40% discount (purchase price discussed near $150,000 each) to avoid long lead times; staff said reimbursement (described in discussion at about 70%) will subsequently apply and reserves could cover upfront cost.
Staff presented a one-time opportunity to buy two brand-new surplus international buses being offered by another district at an estimated 40% discount. Speaker 3 said market prices were described at approximately $200,000 per bus but the district could purchase the available buses for about $150,000 each, which would save the district both money and the year-long delivery wait associated with new orders.
Board members discussed disposal/retirement of existing buses, fleet useful-life alignment and logistical plans to collect the buses (including sending district drivers to retrieve them). Speaker 3 said the district expects a reimbursement after purchase and that the district could dip into reserves to complete the transaction now if the board authorizes it.
No formal procurement decision or vote was recorded at the work session; staff said they would include the bus purchase recommendation with budget materials on the upcoming public agenda for formal consideration and potential approval.
