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Board authorizes purchase of two 72-passenger diesel buses for $278,202
Summary
The Evergreen Local Board authorized the superintendent and treasurer to buy two 72-passenger diesel buses from Bridal Bus Sales and Service at a total cost of $278,202 and discussed price increases since prior purchases.
The board authorized the district to purchase two 72-passenger diesel buses from Bridal Bus Sales and Service in Lima, Ohio, at a total cost of $278,202.
"New motion to authorize the superintendent and treasurer to purchase 2 72 passenger diesel buses... at a total cost of $278,202," the chair read. Board members asked whether bus prices have increased compared with prior purchases; one member noted the last bus was a different make and that prices had "gone up a little bit." The motion was approved on roll call.
Administration will proceed with purchase and coordinate delivery and financing details with the treasurer as authorized. The approval covers procurement of the two buses for the 2026—27 school year fleet needs.
