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Board hears plan to lease minibuses, aiming to bring student transportation in‑house and cut costs
Summary
District presenters proposed a lease‑to‑own plan for five minibuses and two minivans, hiring district drivers and separating fleets to reduce contractor route costs, shorten student ride times and generate revenue by selling excess seats to other districts.
The Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education heard a plan to bring some student transportation back in‑house by leasing minibuses and minivans and hiring district drivers.
The presenter outlined a lease‑to‑own arrangement for five minibuses and two minivans, saying the district would own the vehicles after a five‑year lease and projected initial first‑year savings of about $230,000. "With tonight's approval, with the board agenda items, we will be leasing to own 5 mini buses and 2 mini vans," the presenter said. The plan calls for…
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