Board hears plan to replace 12–15 school buses annually; recent pace noted
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.
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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.
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