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Snake River trustees approve $64,968 15-passenger activities van, 4-1
Summary
The Snake River School Board approved purchase of a 15-passenger activities van from Young Ford for $64,968, with a 4-1 vote after discussion of local sourcing and optional wrap and towing-package costs.
At the Nov. 20 meeting, the Snake River School Board authorized purchase of a 15-passenger activities van for student activities, voting 4-1 to approve the item.
Superintendent Mark Kress summarized details from a prior meeting and answered trustee questions about specifications: the vehicle has a V6 Turbo engine and the selected purchase includes a $700 towing-package add-on. Kress described an optional district-branded wrap priced at $2,500. The recommended vendor was Young Ford in Ogden, Utah, at a total price of $64,968.
Trustee Lon Harrington urged the district to search locally where possible before completing purchases; the board discussed potential costs and future maintenance implications. Trustee Larin Mortimer moved to approve the purchase and Trustee Toni Ibarra seconded; four trustees voted aye and Lon Harrington voted no.
The board recorded the motion as approved 4-1. The district did not specify an immediate budget impact beyond the purchase price or future wrap decisions; Superintendent Kress noted the wrap is optional and could be addressed later.
The vote authorizes the superintendent to move forward with procurement from the listed vendor; trustees asked staff to note local-sourcing considerations for future purchases.
