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Board approves bus surplus and purchase after reports of vendor delays
Summary
Following reports that an ordered bus has been delayed without communication, the board approved declaring a bus surplus and authorized a bus purchase; staff will explore switching vendors if delays continue.
District leaders told the board that a bus ordered for the district has experienced delivery delays and repeated date changes. Superintendent Ingrid Colvard reported, "A bus that was ordered has been delayed without communication," and said the Transportation Manager has pushed for updates; Kathy McKee reported another company may have a bus ready immediately.
The board approved a motion to declare a bus surplus and separately approved a bus purchase. Judi King moved and Lisa Birney seconded the motions; both carried. Kathy McKee said she will check the implications and present any necessary contract changes at the next board meeting if the district cancels the current vendor and elects to move forward with another supplier.
The procurement discussion emphasized minimizing service disruption for student transportation and limiting additional legal or cancellation costs while staff work on contingency options.
