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Philomath SD 17J board accepts First Student proposal, directs superintendent to negotiate bus contract
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The Philomath SD 17J board accepted First Students proposal for a new student transportation contract and directed the superintendent to begin negotiations; the board discussed a prior relationship with Midco, training and safety advantages, a resolved protest period, fuel types, and the proposed bus yard location.
The Philomath SD 17J Board of Education accepted First Students proposal for the districts new student transportation contract and directed the superintendent to begin contract negotiations, the chair said at a special meeting. "I move that we accept First Student's proposal and move forward," the chair said; the motion was seconded and approved in open session.
An evaluation committee reviewed two bids and ranked First Student highest, committee members said. A committee representative said, "I absolutely support this recommendation," when asked about the evaluation and…
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