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Highland board opts to auction aging buses via CIS to seek higher returns
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Summary
The board approved using CIS Auctions to sell surplus buses older than 12 years, citing flexibility, retained ownership during auction and reserve pricing options as reasons to prefer CIS over an alternative provider.
The School Town of Highland will partner with CIS Auctions to sell surplus buses and equipment, the administration told the board at its March 17 meeting.
Administration said the district follows a 12-year bus replacement plan and that older buses become more costly to maintain and less reliable. Two auction providers were reviewed; the administration recommended CIS because it offers greater flexibility, allows the district to retain ownership through the auction process, and supports reserve pricing and final approval to prevent sales below acceptable value.
The board moved and approved the recommendation to use CIS for disposal of surplus buses, and trustees expressed hope the auction returns more revenue than low trade-in values historically received.
Administration noted the decision is intended to maximize return while reducing administrative burden, and that final approvals and reserve pricing would remain with the district.
