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Board set to consider a seven‑year First Student contract after negotiation; company to provide scholarships and project donations
Summary
Staff recommended a seven‑year contract with First Student (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2033) after negotiations; the deal includes a 6% increase year 1, 6.75% years 2–7, a 45% daily rate reimbursement for virtual/remote days and philanthropic donations and scholarships from the vendor.
District staff told the Pleasant Valley Board on March 11 that First Student emerged from months of negotiations as the recommended transportation vendor and that the final form of the contract will be placed on the March 26 voting agenda.
Staff said the district rejected an initial RFP response and negotiated with multiple transportation providers and that an in‑house…
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