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Superintendent says $230,537 transportation savings will fund a dedicated third‑grade teacher
Summary
Superintendent Jennifer Cenatiempo reported the district saved $230,537 on transportation after a competitive bid process and proposed using the savings to hire a full‑time third‑grade teacher for 2026–27; the staffing plan and route changes were presented to the board.
At the June 10 meeting Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Cenatiempo presented the staffing plan for 2026–27 and told the board that competitive bidding for transportation produced projected savings of $230,537.
The minutes list three bids: Krapf ($470,700), First Student ($502,200) and Stocker ($446,600, but including only four routes). The superintendent said those savings would allow the district to hire a dedicated third‑grade teacher for the upcoming school year and described revised bus pickup windows for elementary and high‑school students. The minutes also summarize projected tuition savings with Newton and show cumulative savings in major expense areas.
Board members acknowledged the cost savings; the board approved related finance motions by roll call in grouped votes. Implementation items noted in the minutes include revised routes and pickup/drop‑off windows and follow‑up coordination with transportation vendors.
