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Board approves First Student contract renewal after staff say 30% increase was anticipated
Summary
The Coos Bay School District board approved a multi-year renewal with First Student after staff described a proposed 30% increase in year one (with smaller increases thereafter) tied to insurance and fleet‑replacement costs; First Student thanked the district and said it looks forward to continuing the partnership.
The Coos Bay School District board voted to renew its transportation contract with First Student after staff said a proposed extension included an expected 30% increase in year one and smaller increases in subsequent years.
Marina and district staff briefed the board on negotiations with First Student and said they worked with the company's local manager to limit cost and replacement‑cycle impacts. “They have presented a contract extension, a 30% increase in year 1 and a 12.5% increase in year 2,” Marina said during the presentation, noting insurance and deferred fleet replacement as significant drivers of higher costs.
Board members asked clarifying questions about what the increases covered and whether rent for bus storage was included; staff said the rent is typically separate and that First Student provided transparent cost breakdowns. The board later moved to accept the contract renewal and approved the motion by roll call.
Andrew Good, First Student's area general manager, briefly introduced himself and thanked the district for the long partnership and renewed contract: “We're truly proud of the relationship we have with the district,” Good said, noting First Student’s commitment to safety and service.
The meeting record does not include detailed line‑item pricing beyond the percentage increases presented by staff. District staff said the anticipated increases were built into the proposed budget.
