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Board approves purchase of new International bus to maintain fleet age under 12 years
Summary
Trustees approved buying an International school bus through Longhorn Sales LLC after the district emphasized a policy goal of keeping average fleet age under 12 years; procurement followed an RFP through BuyBoard.
Larry McCowin, Director of Transportation, told the board the district aims to keep its average bus fleet age under 12 years to improve safety, fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. He said the district issued an RFP through BuyBoard (Sept. 24, 2024) to ensure competitive pricing.
McCowin recommended purchasing a new International bus from Longhorn Sales LLC; the board approved the purchase by motion. The transcript records the motion passing 6–0 with one absence.
