Board approves five‑year transportation contract with First Student

Jun 8, 2026

Eastpointe Community Schools approved a five‑year contract with First Student for district transportation; administration cited a $1.3 million annual transportation spend, added safety features (on‑bus cameras and parent tracking app), increased driver pay, and a 3.5% annual cap on contract increases. The vote was 6–0.

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The Eastpointe Community Schools board voted to award the district’s transportation contract to First Student under a proposed five‑year agreement, administration said, aiming to strengthen safety, expand technology for families, and stabilize driver staffing.

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