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Jefferson ISD to buy three buses; grant covers $190,098 of $446,901 cost, board approves $116,803 request
Summary
Transportation Director Brooke Valverde reported a $190,098 grant award toward three buses totaling $446,901; with $140,000 already budgeted, the board approved a $116,803 request to complete the purchase.
Transportation Director Brooke Valverde told trustees she applied for and received a grant that will contribute $190,098 toward the $446,901 total cost to purchase three new buses. With $140,000 already budgeted for bus purchases, Valverde asked the board to approve $116,803 to cover the remainder; the board approved the request on a motion by Mr. Joey Romano, seconded by Ms. Kirstin Johnson, and the motion carried 7-0.
Board members commended Valverde for securing grant funds and the item was folded into the consent agenda and associated budget amendments approved later in the meeting.
