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New buses arriving; committee reviews fleet replacements and camera grant
Summary
Staff said new school buses are ready for delivery but two older buses must be decommissioned. The committee discussed replacing older vehicles (a Chevy van for about $11,500 and a Chevy Silverado quoted at about $28,000–$28,500), and a bus-camera bid tied to a grant expected to cover 85% of costs.
Staff reported that new school buses are ready to be delivered but that two older buses must be decommissioned before the district can accept them. The committee discussed on-the-road repair capacity and an updated fleet that should reduce downtime.
For smaller replacements, staff said there is approximately $40,000 available in Funds 664–661. The minutes list a Chevy van at about $11,500 and a Chevy Silverado quoted between $28,000 and $28,500 (staff also referenced $30,000 as a reference figure); staff said they evaluated diesel and concluded it was not cost-effective. A bus-camera bid is set to open tomorrow; staff said an associated grant would cover 85% of camera costs and asked the committee to consider whether a data-collection policy (9000 Policy Series) applies.
