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Granite Falls board approves purchase of two vans, including wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Summary
Directors approved buying two commercial vans through Sourcewell for up to $115,000 (excluding taxes/fees); one van will be wheelchair-accessible to support the district's transition program and funding will come from transfers using interest earned on district investments.
The board approved the purchase of two commercial vans from a Sourcewell cooperative contract in an amount not to exceed $115,000, excluding taxes, licensing and fees. The motion specified that funding would come from transfers between district funds and noted that one vehicle will be wheelchair-accessible to support the district's transition program for students working at off-site locations.
The purchasing motion authorized the superintendent or designee to execute necessary contracts and purchase orders in accordance with board policy and procurement rules. During discussion board members asked about driver licensing and endorsement requirements for student transport; staff confirmed drivers would meet the necessary background and licensing checks and that wheelchair-accessible capability was required for at least one of the vans.
Finance staff indicated the funding source is transfers enabled by interest earned on district investments rather than a new recurring general-fund appropriation. The board approved the purchase by voice vote.
