New Kensington‑Arnold board approves vehicle purchases, floor equipment and five‑year transportation renewal

The New Kensington‑Arnold School Board on May 5 approved multiple capital purchases and a five‑year renewal of its transportation contract.

The board authorized a $58,446 purchase of floor maintenance equipment and scrubbers from Buckeye Cleaning Center Pittsburgh, the lowest of three bids recommended by the Buildings & Grounds Committee. “We authorized the purchase of floor equipment and scrubbers at a cost of $58,446.00, the lowest of the three bids received,” Ms. Sarah Yurga said during the motion.

The board also approved purchasing a 2026 Ford Transit 350 XL 10‑passenger van from Shorkey Auto Group at $68,253.70 under State Contract No. 025‑E22‑464, and a replacement 2026 Ford Transit (total $63,644.20 minus insurance proceeds) to replace a 2019 van damaged in an accident. Both motions passed unanimously.

Separately, the board authorized a five‑year renewal of the district’s transportation contract with W.L. Roenigk, with terms, pricing and equipment to be finalized in a renewal contract. Board members commended district staff for negotiation work on the contract. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The purchases and contract renewal affect student transportation reliability and district facilities maintenance, and they represent capital outlays and multi‑year vendor commitments that will shape operating costs.

Next steps: The transportation renewal is subject to negotiation of a final renewal contract and the bus/van purchases will proceed under the referenced state contract terms.