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Board hears $696,000 bus purchase plan, approves change orders and new architects as construction advances

Springfield Public Schools Board of Education · June 11, 2025
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Springfield Public Schools staff proposed buying six used air-conditioned-capable buses for $696,000, reported $643,458 in change orders to keep construction projects moving, and the board approved architectural contracts for the Bissett/VISTA project; Pipkin and Reed timelines were updated.

The Springfield Public Schools Board heard a package of transportation and construction updates Wednesday that will move multiple projects forward while the board prepares for the June 24 formal consent votes.

Sean Dilday, facilities and transportation lead, told the board the district identified six used 77-passenger Type C buses with less than 30,000 miles and full warranties and asked the board to approve trading older, high-mileage buses to purchase the six for $696,000 as part of the district’s regular fleet…

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