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School board approves bus purchases while awaiting state change to depreciation rules
Summary
The San Joaquino School Board unanimously approved authorization to purchase up to seven buses, but directors and staff warned that proposed state changes to depreciation schedules (Senate Bill 6260) could shift costs to the district—general fund and increase long-term maintenance needs.
The San Joaquino School Board on March 3 voted to approve a consent-agenda item authorizing staff to move forward with bus purchases while the district waits for final state guidance on a proposed change to vehicle depreciation rules.
Superintendent O'Donnell and business staff told the board they want flexibility to approve orders for up to seven buses so vehicles can be delivered and in service by fall. Ruth Floyd, presenting background on transportation…
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