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Board approves sale of two buses, accepts Class of 2026 donation and authorizes posting for full‑time mechanic
Summary
The board approved selling two buses that will not pass inspection, accepted a roughly $1,200 donation from the Class of 2026 to the St. Croix County K‑9 unit, and authorized posting for a combined full‑time mechanic/transportation/grounds position to reduce outsourcing costs.
The Glenwood City School Board voted May 18 to approve several operational measures: selling two buses that will not pass state inspection, accepting a Class of 2026 donation to the St. Croix County K‑9 unit, and authorizing administration to post a combined full‑time mechanic/transportation coordinator/grounds assistant position.
Administration recommended selling the two buses at auction because they would not pass DOT inspection and are not worth further repair; staff warned proceeds will be minimal. The board approved the sale by voice vote.
On the Class of 2026 funds, administration said the class’s account holds roughly $1,200 after graduation expenses; students used a Google form to decide how to allocate residual funds and chose to donate the balance to the county K‑9 unit. The board moved and approved the donation.
Superintendent outlined a proposed full‑time position that would consolidate multiple part‑time assignments (transportation oversight, light vehicle maintenance, grounds assistance) and reduce outsourcing to local shops. Discussion touched on realistic certification and pay ranges; the superintendent said $50,000 was a placeholder for budgeting and that the district would return with a refined cost analysis. The board voted to post the position and evaluate candidates.
What happens next: the district will list the two buses for auction, process the Class of 2026 donation to the K‑9 unit, post the job opening for the mechanic role and report back when candidates are interviewed or when a hire is made.
