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Board approves 3.8% CPI boost for district transportation contract amid four‑day week concerns
Summary
Trustees approved a 3.8% consumer‑price‑index increase to the district’s transportation contract for 2026–27, noting vendor budget shortfalls last year and that contract renegotiation would be required if the district shifts to a four‑day school week.
The Manhattan School District board voted to accept a 3.8% CPI increase in the transportation contract for the 2026–27 school year after an extended discussion about contract stability and implications of any schedule changes.
Board Chair (speaker 1) explained the increase: “It was an inquiry a rate CPI rate of 3.8. So that’s what our increase is.” Trustees discussed that the district’s daily route rate has fluctuated in previous years (one example cited was a jump from $403 to $530 per day when schedules changed) and that the vendor had experienced budget shortfalls the prior year. Administrators said that if the district moves from a five‑day to a four‑day school week, the vendor would need to renegotiate the contract because route configurations and daily rates would change.
Trustees also confirmed there were no bus‑route changes proposed for 2026–27; the board approved the routes and the CPI amendment by voice vote and tasked the transportation committee to continue work on route and contract issues during the school year. Administrators indicated the district will execute the contract amendment and publish route details for families in advance of the school year.
The board recorded general support for working with the vendor while monitoring costs; the transcript shows voice votes with “Aye” responses and the chair announcing the motion carried. The record does not give a roll‑call tally.
