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Southwest Public Schools board approves purchase of used coach bus up to $150,000
Summary
The board voted unanimously to buy a used 2013 coach bus for up to $150,000 from the depreciation fund after agreeing to send district representatives to inspect the vehicle in Maryland before final payment.
The Southwest Public Schools Board of Education voted Dec. 15 to approve the purchase of a used coach bus, authorizing district staff to spend up to $150,000 from the depreciation fund.
President Jason Neseth moved to approve the purchase, and Duane Teter seconded the motion; the board recorded unanimous approval among members present. Superintendent Drew Billeter told the board the district would send a representative to inspect the 2013 MCI located in Providence, Maryland before making a down payment and would fly two drivers to Maryland to drive the bus back if the vehicle met inspection standards. The transcript also notes a revised quote of $194,000 from Coach Masters and a vendor offer to replace all seats and upgrade the interior for $11,500, with a line in the minutes indicating a "final cost to $139,250," as presented to the board.
Board members placed the purchase on the depreciation fund and directed the superintendent to arrange the inspection and transportation logistics. The motion and vote were recorded in the meeting minutes.
