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Mars Area band asks district to pay $2,500 repair invoice and consider replacing aging truck
Summary
Band representatives told the board the student-run band has paid $50,000 toward a district band truck (district contributed $30,000) and asked the board to cover a $2,500 repair invoice and to consider purchasing a replacement rather than continued costly repairs.
Members of the Mars Area band told the school board the group has invested significant funds in the district band truck and asked for district support to cover a recent repair invoice.
"Our band has personally paid $50,000," said Michelle Ranken, the band president, noting the district initially contributed about $30,000 toward the vehicle. Ranken asked the board to cover a $2,500 invoice to fix the hydraulic lift and replace batteries and urged the district to pursue replacement options rather than repeatedly paying for repairs.
Officials responded that the district is obtaining quotes for a replacement truck and recommended renting a vehicle for upcoming trips to avoid safety or inspection delays while replacement options are reviewed. The administration said it will follow up on inspection timing and the status of replacement-vehicle quotes.
Outcome: The board heard the request and administrators reported they are seeking replacement quotes and will consider a rental for immediate needs; no final appropriation was recorded in the meeting minutes.
