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Kenyon-Wanamingo board approves new transportation contract with Minnesota Coaches
Summary
The Kenyon-Wanamingo School District board approved a new contract with Minnesota Coaches (doing business as Fairbow Transportation) on a 6-0 roll-call vote; the agreement guarantees payment for 170 days and includes higher per-route costs, prompting budget and efficiency discussion.
The Kenyon-Wanamingo School District board voted 6-0 to approve a new transportation contract with Minnesota Coaches, which will operate in the district under the name Fairbow Transportation. "I make a motion to accept the transportation contract as presented," said the motioner, and a subsequent roll call showed the motion passed, "so we are, that passes 6 to 0."
The administration described the agreement as longer than past contracts and noted specific payment terms: "They will be paid for 170 days of whatever routes they're running," the superintendent said, explaining the district will owe payment even if fewer days are run. Board members and administrators acknowledged the per-route cost is likely to be higher than last year and emphasized the need to pursue efficiencies so longer ride times are not imposed on students. The board welcomed the new vendor: "And welcome to Minnesota coaches, and thank you for your work on this," a board member said.
