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Washington County board approves purchase of one mini bus, debates funding for two more

Washington County Board of Education · October 8, 2024
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The Washington County Board of Education approved buying one 27-passenger mini bus amid discussion that rising vehicle costs have pushed the capital plan over its $600,000 allocation; board members debated using fund balance or reworking the capital plan to cover two additional mini buses.

The Washington County Board of Education voted to authorize the purchase of one 27‑passenger mini bus and discussed options for funding two additional buses as prices have risen above earlier estimates. Board members said the district’s $600,000 capital allocation for buses no longer covers the full planned purchase after recent price increases.

Staff told the board the mini buses are gasoline models priced at about…

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