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WJCC previews Everdriven contract amendment and multiple purchase requests ahead of June 16 votes
Summary
School division staff told the board they will request authorizations at the June 16 meeting for a $175,000 amendment to Everdriven transportation services (bringing FY26 total to $1,475,000) and several purchase requests for technology infrastructure, sound systems and athletic trainer services; board discussion centered on budgets and how costs evolved.
Board members were briefed on a set of procurement and budget items staff will present for approval at the board's June 16 meeting, including a contract amendment for Everdriven Technologies LLC and several purchase requests.
Marcellus Snipes explained the contracted transportation services support specialized routing needs for students (McKinney‑Vento, special education, PreK and others). Staff said the FY27 estimate is roughly $1.3 million and that FY26 costs are running over budget; the recommendation is to amend the FY26 cooperative contract by $175,000 to a not‑to‑exceed $1,475,000 and fund the change via a transfer from instructional salaries and benefits to transportation contracted services.
Other procurement items previewed for June 16 included: technology infrastructure for Bright Beginnings PreK north/south campuses ($1,174,716, funded from construction budgets), divisionwide elementary school sound systems to standardize aging equipment ($366,400), and a purchase request to expand athletic trainer coverage at middle schools (two full‑time 12‑month trainers; $116,000 annually, funded in the FY27 budget). Staff said contingency or year‑end funds are being identified to cover FY26 pressures and emphasized plans to manage costs in FY27.
Board members asked about contract provisions (vehicle camera use), historical weekly transportation costs (staff cited weeks with ~$54,000 and earlier weeks much lower as demand evolved), and parent/community return on investments for the equipment and services. The superintendent recommended members be prepared to vote on the requests at the June 16 meeting.
