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Board approves four‑year pupil transportation contract with First Student

Battle Ground School District Board of Directors · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The Battle Ground School District board approved a four‑year (plus one optional year) cooperative pupil transportation contract with First Student after staff described negotiations that reduced projected combined cost increases and secured operational concessions, passing the motion 5–0.

The Battle Ground School District Board of Directors voted to award the district's pupil transportation cooperative contract to First Student after staff described a competitive RFP process and follow‑up negotiations that reduced projected cost increases.

Michelle Scott, presenting the recommendation, said the district ran a cooperative RFP with one neighboring district, received three proposals and that “First Student was selected as the apparent successful bidder” because it had the most favorable score…

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