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Board hears budget update, bond payment confirmed and bus fleet replacement timeline
Summary
The district presented a condensed month-end finance report showing revenues and expenditures roughly 37% expended on the fiscal year, confirmed a full bond payment this month, and flagged a transportation need: 13 buses averaging 101,000 miles each with several nearing 180,000 miles and a target replacement planning year of FY2027.
The district presented a new condensed finance report for the month ending Dec. 31, 2024 showing total revenues at approximately 37.65% and total expenditures at roughly 37.26% of the fiscal year, figures administration described as "right on track" compared with last year. Staff noted an additional unbudgeted Title I/Title draw ($1,726) and that Debt Redemption is at 100% after making a full bond payment this month.
Administrators also reported capital expenditures were low for the period (about 10% of budgeted capital) reflecting a current freeze on major capital spending, and student activity funds (Fund 21) are tracked separately because of fundraising unpredictability.
In transportation, the district reported total fleet mileage of about 2.2 million miles across vehicles; the bus fleet accounted for roughly 1.5 million miles with an average of 101,000 miles per bus. Several buses are approaching 180,000 miles and the oldest bus dates to 2008. Staff noted that a typical service life is about 200,000 miles and recommended planning to resume a regular replacement cycle, with fiscal-year 2027 identified as a target for bus purchases.
The board directed staff to include detailed fleet replacement options and cost estimates in the upcoming facilities and transportation committee meeting so the district can assess procurement timelines (including potential EPA/engine regulation impacts for diesel versus gas buses) and budget implications.
No procurement decisions were taken during the working session; staff will return with a vehicle-replacement schedule and cost options.
