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Board approves purchase of two buses, snow tractor and new scoreboard
Summary
The board authorized purchase of two 2026 IC school buses for $285,174 total, a Kubota F3750 tractor for up to $39,420 (2024 Bond equipment account), and a stadium scoreboard and installation for up to $124,000 from the Recreation Millage Fund; all motions passed 7-0.
The Williamston Board of Education approved several equipment purchases on Dec. 8: two 2026 IC school buses from Midwest Transit at $142,587 each (total not to exceed $285,174) to be paid from the Capital Projects Fund; a Kubota F3750 snow- and grounds-maintenance tractor from Deer Creek Sales not to exceed $39,420 charged to the 2024 Bond equipment account; and a new track and football stadium scoreboard from Nevco with installation by Fritz Advertising for a combined estimated cost not to exceed $124,000 from the Recreation Millage Fund. Each motion passed by unanimous roll-call vote.
Board member David Indish moved the bus purchase approval with Deborah Wolf seconding other equipment approvals; recorded tallies for each motion were Aye: 7, Nay: 0. The purchases were described by staff as routine replacements and upgrades funded through designated accounts. The board noted these items are budgeted and will be coordinated with operations and athletics staff for timing of deliveries and installations.
