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Superintendent says district-owned buses would cost over $40 million; recommends staying with First Student
Summary
After a feasibility study with BOCES, district leaders concluded purchasing buses would cost the district more than $40 million and is not financially feasible; administration recommended continuing the First Student contract while monitoring state rules about future electric‑bus requirements.
The Watertown City School District administration reported that a transportation feasibility study conducted with BOCES concluded district ownership of replacement buses would exceed $40,000,000 and is therefore not financially feasible at this time.
"The cost to the district and the taxpayers would be the tune of over $40,000,000. It is not feasible," Dr. Larry said, summarizing the study and the district’s recommendation. He told the board that…
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