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District plans rolling bus replacement and flags rising transportation costs
Summary
Transportation staff said the 2026–27 transportation budget grows about 2.2% (~$452,000) and the district expects to replace 27 buses in five years; aid‑in‑lieu payments for nonpublic students are now a major cost item, reported at up to $4.5 million.
Transportation staff told the Board of Education that the proposed transportation budget is up about 2.2% (approximately $452,000). The district is planning a rolling replacement of 27 buses over the next five years—14 large buses and 13 minibuses—with a proposed lease to purchase five large buses for $825,000 in 2026–27. Presenters said the district currently operates 431 routes, maintains 150 buses, and transports over 13,600 students across roughly 45 square miles.
Doering and transportation staff highlighted aid‑in‑lieu costs related to nonpublic student transportation, which have grown substantially over the last decade and were shown in the presentation as up to $4.5 million for 2026–27. Staff said the state reimburses nearly 95% of that cost after reporting thresholds are met, but timing (students added after the October 15 reporting date) can create first‑year costs for the district.
