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Trustees approve purchase of new bus; district plans phased fleet replacement
Summary
Board approved the purchase of a new passenger bus (model year discussion under way) with factory three-point harnesses expected in future fleet purchases; trustees discussed retrofit costs (~$60,000), warranty concerns and a plan to add one bus per year to reach replacement goals.
The board approved a motion to purchase a new school bus as part of a phased fleet replacement plan.
District staff (speaker 2) described the bid on page 53 and said the new buses will come with three‑point harnesses installed. Trustees discussed retrofitting older buses and the loss of warranty if retrofits are performed — staff estimated a retrofit could cost about $60,000 and noted warranty concerns. Speaker 2 said the district aims to add roughly one new bus per year and may double up purchases in a later year to meet fleet goals.
The motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; trustees voted in favor.
