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Board moves to extend five-year transportation contract amid warnings of rising bus costs
Summary
A transportation contractor pitched a five-year contract and outlined rising vehicle costs; board approved the motion by voice vote though the transcript does not record a full roll-call tally and several members reported abstentions.
A transportation contractor who operates services for Clinton presented a proposed five-year extension of the district's contract and urged the board to adjust rates to reflect market increases. The contractor said the district's Clinton fleet averages 2022 model year vehicles and cited vehicle costs: "the new bus is 186,000 for diesel, electric or 450,000." He also described pressures on used-bus availability and higher maintenance costs for older vehicles.
Board members discussed driver staffing and operating costs; the chair called for the motion and voice votes. Several members said "aye," and at least two members stated they abstained; the transcript does not include a complete roll-call tally. Administrators and board members noted the contractor has used grants to acquire newer buses but warned the district should plan for rising costs if grants are not available.
