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RSU 20 board moves to lease two passenger vans to support student transportation
Summary
The board considered building & grounds committee recommendations and moved forward with motions to approve lease‑purchase of a seven‑passenger van and a 14‑passenger Transit‑type van, citing fleet needs for athletics and special transport; leasing proposals returned a low quote near 5.3% over five years.
The RSU 20 School Board on March 11 considered and approved motions to lease‑purchase additional passenger vans to support student transportation for athletics and out‑of‑district services.
Board members said the building & grounds committee recommended the purchases after reviewing fleet needs; the district solicited municipal leasing proposals and identified the lowest bid from a municipal leasing firm at roughly a 5.3% rate over five years. Administrators said the seven‑passenger vehicle will replace an older unit that has high mileage and that the 14‑passenger Transit‑type van will add capacity for teams and activities without requiring a bus driver for smaller groups.
Why it matters: The new vans are intended to reduce double bus runs, provide a driver‑license‑appropriate vehicle for coaches and staff and increase flexibility for transporting small teams and special‑needs placements. The board discussed the mix of existing vehicles and confirmed the lease structure and vendor recommendation before voting.
The motions to consider approval were made in the form required for discussion and then approved by voice vote; the board did not detail a roll‑call tally in the meeting record. Administration noted the vendor formerly known as Gorm Leasing (now MCB Leasing LLC) submitted the most competitive offer among the responses the district solicited.
