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Wilmington board approves three‑year transportation contract with Yellow Bus Group, cites roughly $215,000 annual savings
Summary
The board authorized a three‑year student transportation agreement with Yellow Bus Group of America for the 2026–27 through 2028–29 school years, selecting the lowest responsible bid; administration said the chosen proposal is approximately $215,000 per year less than the next closest bid (about $650,000 over three years).
The Wilmington Community Unit School District No. 209‑U Board of Education voted March 9, 2026 to approve the lowest responsible bid for student transportation services from Yellow Bus Group of America, authorizing a three‑year agreement covering the 2026–27 through 2028–29 school years, subject to final contract review and execution by district administration.
Superintendent Feeney told the board that the selected proposal meets all required service specifications and is priced about $215,000 per year less than the next closest bid—roughly $650,000 in savings over a three‑year term compared to the runner‑up. The motion included Alternate Bid A and passed with recorded ayes from all trustees.
