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Board reviews buses, fleet needs and a $500K‑scale prioritized facilities list; PA system flagged as urgent
Summary
Superintendent reported two new buses, described fleet problems and a prioritized list of maintenance projects estimated at roughly $506,000 including design contingencies; the aging PA/safety system was described as urgent and administration will return with vendor recommendations and costs.
District administration briefed the board on transportation and capital priorities. The superintendent said the district recently received two new buses and described several older units that are expensive to repair or no longer worth fixing. He said an ideal fleet at current staffing and routes would include 10 vehicles: eight route buses, one for extracurriculars and one spare.
Administration presented a prioritized list of maintenance and capital work derived from the board’s work session; the list totals roughly $405,000 for identified projects and, with a typical 25% allowance for architecture and engineering, totals about $506,000. Funding options discussed included drawing on fund balance (Fund 10), restricted Fund 80 dollars where eligible, borrowing under Fund 38 (the district noted the ability to borrow up to $1 million without a referendum), and existing bond obligations in Fund 39.
Separately, staff warned that the district’s public‑address and safety/notification system is failing and replacement parts are scarce; Frank is preparing a formal recommendation and cost estimate. The superintendent recommended beginning conversations with architects/contractors (Mark & Johnson, Wold) to obtain firm bids and timelines; board members signaled support for starting price and scope estimates.
Board direction: staff should prioritize projects that can use Fund 80 where eligible, return firm cost estimates and, if needed, bring funding and scope recommendations to a future meeting for approval.
