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Boyle County Board approves $356,860 purchase of two 72‑passenger school buses
Summary
The Boyle County Board of Education unanimously approved buying two International 72‑passenger school buses at $178,430 each (total $356,860) under Kentucky Department of Education state price contracts; the purchase includes cameras, larger fuel tanks and upgraded air conditioning.
The Boyle County Board of Education voted unanimously on Nov. 20 to purchase two International 72‑passenger school buses for $178,430 each, for a total of $356,860, to be procured through the Kentucky Department of Education state price contract.
The motion to approve the purchase was made by Cara Adkins, a board member, and seconded by Ruth Ann Elliott. The board recorded the vendor pricing and a detailed list of add‑on equipment and options included in the per‑bus price, such as REI video recorders with 500 GB hard drives and multiple camera heads, REI stop‑arm and forward‑facing cameras, upgraded 120,000 BTU A/C units for the 72‑passenger size, a 100‑gallon fuel tank upgrade, tinted windows, heated crossover mirrors and a reinforced marine‑grade subfloor.
The board’s action authorizes procurement under the Kentucky Department of Education state price contract agreements "established in accordance with statutory authority," as noted in the board packet. The transcript does not specify the funding source (capital outlay, existing transportation budget, bonds or another account) or delivery timelines.
No public comment was recorded on this purchase during the meeting. The board’s vote was unanimous with five members present.
