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Board discusses delaying shuttle purchase until new depreciation rules take effect
Summary
Board members proposed delaying purchase of a 9‑passenger shuttle until next calendar year so the vehicle can be placed on depreciation and provide flexible transport; noted the vehicle would require a CDL and a new law affects timing.
Board members discussed a midsize shuttle alternative to replace or supplement yellow school buses. A board member described it as "like an airport shuttle, kind of" and noted it is a 9‑passenger vehicle that would give more flexibility and, importantly, could go on a depreciation schedule if purchased next calendar year when a new law takes effect.
Board members also highlighted operational tradeoffs: the shuttle would require a CDL to operate and would not be the traditional yellow bus. The business manager said the district could use the TVF fund to buy it. The board agreed to check procurement timing, depreciation implications and CDL staffing before proceeding.
