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District staff outline charter‑bus planning as extracurricular transportation needs rise
Summary
Staff presented planning for charter bus rentals after district charter costs exceeded a $50,000 threshold in recent years; final bus counts will depend on participant numbers and staffing needs for 2024–25.
Larry McCowin briefed the board on charter bus rental planning for extracurricular and after-district trips, noting that in recent years charter fees exceeded the district’s $50,000 threshold for such services. McCowin said final determinations about the number of buses will be made based on participant counts, faculty/staff chaperones, seating requirements and program participation for the 2024–25 school year.
The presentation framed proactive planning to ensure timely reservations and to manage anticipated transportation costs. The board did not take action at the meeting; the item was informational and staff will return with logistics and cost details as needed.
