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Board approves three‑year bus lease with Midwest Transit Equipment to add 20 buses
Summary
The board approved a three‑year lease with Midwest Transit Equipment to add 20 new buses in 2026–2027; the superintendent noted a cost increase from the previous contract, but the minutes do not list the dollar amount.
Richmond‑Burton Board members voted unanimously to approve a three‑year bus lease with Midwest Transit Equipment to support a 2026–2027 fleet expansion that will include 20 new buses. Superintendent Dr. Lind explained that the new contract represents a cost increase from the previous lease, though the minutes do not specify the dollar amount.
The motion to approve the 3‑year lease was made by BM Andrus and seconded by BM Miller and passed on a 7–0 roll call. The board did not record further details about financing or trade‑in arrangements during the meeting minutes; those details may appear in supporting contract documents.
