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Board approves purchase of SPED and 84-passenger buses, with county funding participation
Summary
The board approved two handicap/SPED buses at $167,869 and three 84-passenger buses at $511,197, funded in part by the Coffee County Commission (rural debt) and district transportation budgets; staff noted some county funding was conditional so district lines were adjusted accordingly.
The Coffee County Board of Education approved two procurement items to replace aging vehicles in the district fleet.
For the two handicap/SPED buses the district recommended Mid South Bus Center at a combined price of $167,869; the funding source listed in the presentation included the Coffee County Commission (rural debt), capital projects and Coffee County Schools transportation funds. For the three 84‑passenger buses the director recommended Mid South Bus Center at a total of $511,197 (three Thomas buses at about $170,399 each). The director said the county had set aside funds for four buses but not enough to cover all replacement needs, so the district would use a combination of county capital and transportation general funds.
Board members asked technical questions about bid specifications and vehicle parts; the transportation director and mechanics reviewed bids and recommended the selected vendors based on parts and maintenance considerations. Both motions carried on recorded votes.
