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Board moves forward on technology and maintenance leases; votes at a glance
Summary
The RSU 18 board approved routine leases that fund an annual $500,000 technology replacement cycle and recurring maintenance/transportation equipment replacement; both measures were put to voice vote and carried.
The RSU 18 School Board approved two recurring lease resolutions aimed at keeping the district's replacement cycles on schedule: a technology lease (annual, $500,000) and a maintenance/transportation lease to replace vehicles and equipment.
Superintendent explained the district's practice of using lease purchasing to avoid budget peaks for technology and maintenance: "We use a tech lease to keep budgets really stable," he said, describing the annual $500,000 amount as consistent with prior years. Board members asked for a timeline or graphic of the investment and staff agreed to provide that documentation at a future meeting.
On maintenance and transportation, the superintendent listed expected replacements — a dump‑body trailer, another van, a floor scrubber and vacuums — and said the lease strategy avoids large one‑time spikes in the budget. Motions were made and seconded; the transcript records votes called and subsequent approval language.
Staff will supply a historical investment timeline/graph for board review before the next meeting.
