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Board approves $41,500 minivan to restore at least one special‑education route
Summary
The board approved purchase of a certified 2026 Honda Odyssey minivan for $41,500 to bring at least one special‑education route back in‑house; administration said returning a route will save approximately $48,000 annually.
The board approved the purchase of a certified 2026 Honda Odyssey EX‑L minivan from Mueller Honda of Gurnee for $41,500 to support special‑education transportation. Administration told the board the district expects to restore at least one outsourced special‑education route with the vehicle and that returning a route will save roughly $48,000 per year compared with contracting the route out.
"It's $48,000 per route that we bring back," the transportation presenter said when asked about cost savings, and staff confirmed the district has a driver available and does not anticipate hiring additional staff for that route. The motion to approve the purchase passed by roll call.
