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Board hears plan to replace 12–15 school buses annually; recent pace noted
Summary
Staff told the board recommended replacement is about 12–15 buses per year; recent funding and carryover proposals would move the district toward that pace, and staff said roughly 30 buses were replaced since 2025 if current proposals proceed.
Board members asked how the county is addressing school bus replacement amid rising vehicle costs. Staff said bus pricing has risen and estimated per-unit costs in recent years between $140,000 and $180,000. The recommended replacement cycle presented to the board is about 12–15 buses annually, and staff said the current budget cycle and carryover proposals would bring replacement counts closer to that target.
A staff presenter summarized the recent replacement pace: "So we've replaced about 30 in the last couple of years," and explained that the proposal in the current carryover would add four more buses to reach the recommended annual cadence if fully funded and approved. Board members expressed concern about replacing too few buses each year and growing a backlog if replacement remains limited.
