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Board approves 2026 Thomas bus purchase and furnace replacement
Summary
Trustees authorized purchase of a 2026 Thomas bus at $196,086 (co-op price) and approved replacement of an aging field furnace (replacement quote $13,925 versus repair $5,620) after discussing lifecycle and budget implications; both motions passed unanimously.
The board approved two capital purchases presented by administration: a 2026 Thomas school bus and replacement of a field furnace.
Administration recommended buying the Thomas bus through a state cooperative pricing agreement at a listed option price of $196,086. Trustees discussed vehicle lifecycles and spare-pool practices; the administration said district buses are typically operated on routes for about 14–16 years and sometimes kept in limited service up to about 18 years.
On facilities, administration presented two quotes for a furnace issue in an auxiliary facility: a replacement estimate of $13,925 and a repair option of $5,620. Given the system’s age and concerns about longer-term reliability, staff recommended replacement. Trustees approved both the bus purchase and the furnace replacement by voice vote.
