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Board approves purchase of 10‑passenger van to expand small‑group transportation
Summary
The board authorized purchase of a 10‑passenger van from Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. for $71,500 using Section 221 District Transportation funds to expand the fleet from three to four vans; the motion passed unanimously.
The Vicksburg Community Schools Board voted March 9 to purchase a 10‑passenger van from Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. for $71,500, funded through Section 221 District Transportation funds.
Director of Finance Steve Goss explained the rationale: "This would increase the fleet from 3 to 4," and noted that vans are more fuel efficient than buses and "do not put additional routes on our bus drivers," according to the minutes. Tina Forsyth moved approval; Stephanie Willoughby seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The minutes record the procurement vendor and amount but do not provide an expected delivery date or ongoing operating-cost estimates. The purchase increases the district's small‑group transport capacity and is intended to reduce routing pressures on regular bus runs.
