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Academy ISD to buy three replacement buses with three‑point belts and AC
Summary
Trustees approved buying three replacement buses to retire the district's oldest units (model years 1989, 1977, 1995) with 2023–2024 models equipped with three‑point seat belts and air conditioning. Board discussion included remaining Bond 2021 funds before the purchase motion passed.
The Board authorized the purchase of three buses to replace the district’s oldest vehicles, identified in the minutes as model years 1989, 1977 and 1995. Brian Nolen presented the recommendation to buy 2023–2024 model buses equipped with three‑point seat belts and air conditioning; trustees approved the purchase on a 6–0 vote with one member absent.
The bus purchase discussion was tied to an ongoing review of remaining 2021 bond funds and long‑range planning for transportation fleet replacement. The minutes record that trustees discussed Bond 2021 funds before the motion was brought back and passed; no contract amount or vendor name is specified in the minutes.
