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New London board approves $2.56 million in expenditures and authorizes purchase of three buses
Summary
The New London School District Board approved $2,564,474.12 in expenditures and voted to purchase three school buses from Ascendant's Truck Parts after discussion of fleet choices and procurement rationale.
The New London School District Board on Feb. 25 approved an expenditures list totaling $2,564,474.12 and authorized the purchase of three school buses from Ascendant's Truck Parts.
Chair called for a motion to approve the expenditures; the director moved to adopt the register and the board carried the motion after a roll-call endorsement. The expenditures discussion noted a van purchase offset by a transition grant and property-tax receipts that improved cash flow.
On transportation, facilities committee members and district staff described the district's annual RFP process and the mix of preferred bus makes used to maintain driver confidence and fleet reliability. Committee members said International-brand buses were recommended because they were roughly $4,106 less per unit than Thomas-brand alternatives and trade-in values favored the recommended vendor.
A board member moved to purchase three units from Ascendant's Truck Parts. The motion was seconded, a roll call recorded multiple "yes" votes, and the motion passed. Board discussion had emphasized balancing upfront cost, trade-in value and driver preferences when choosing fleet composition.
The meeting record also noted the district's official January physical attendance count at 1,928 students and that several transportation expenses are expected to be reimbursed or offset by grants.
The procurement will proceed as approved; the board did not specify delivery timelines during the public portion of the meeting.
