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Votes at a glance: Centennial board/work session approves buses and a slate of OSBA-recommended policy updates
Summary
After the budget committee meeting, the Centennial board began its work session early and approved the purchase of two special-education buses (not to exceed $225,000) and multiple OSBA-recommended policy updates, including procurement threshold changes and special-education safeguards. All items passed by voice vote.
Following the budget committee’s adjournment, the Centennial School District board convened a work session on May 22 and voted on several business items.
School buses: The board approved purchase of two special-education school buses at a total price not to exceed $225,000. Director Sotherton explained the district received a $55,730 DEQ grant to cover approximately 25% of the cost and that the Oregon Department of Education will reimburse roughly 70% of new-bus costs over 10 years as part of a statewide…
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