Plainview ISD approves First Student contract amendment for vans, accepts 4.5% rate increase

May 27, 2026

Trustees approved a 4.5% amendment to the district’s transportation contract with First Student to gain operational flexibility (access to 7-passenger vans) and to cover rising costs; staff said the amendment could generate route efficiencies and modest savings on some runs.

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The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved an amendment to its student transportation contract with First Student that includes a 4.5% rate increase and access to up to three 7-passenger vans for selected routes.

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