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Committee recommends replacing 13‑year‑old Bus 19; district to consider $97,400 in FY27 budget
Summary
Staff told the committee that Bus 19 is 13 years old and is costing more in repairs than its residual value; staff recommended trading it in and buying a replacement estimated at $97,400 and adding a fourth transit vehicle for athletics, with both items proposed for the FY27 budget.
Committee records show staff recommended replacing Bus 19 because repair costs now exceed the vehicle’s overall value and reliability. The recommendation called for trading in the 13‑year‑old bus and acquiring a replacement estimated at $97,400; the district said the expense would be incorporated into the FY27 budget.
The transportation update also recommended acquiring a fourth transit vehicle specifically for athletic use. The proposed vehicle would accommodate nine passengers plus the driver and, if purchased, would be eligible to be driven by coaches and sponsors after they complete required training. The committee did not take a formal vote on the replacements during the meeting; staff recorded the recommendations for budget planning.
