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Tri-County to buy 72-passenger bus for $165,489 as vehicle costs rise
Summary
Superintendent detailed a cooperative purchase of a 72-passenger bus priced at $165,489, noted rising bus costs driven by fuel/motor/EPA changes, and said the district will trade in the oldest vehicle (bus 6); lead time and funding were discussed in the finance report.
The board reviewed transportation and finance items, including a cooperative purchase of a 72-passenger bus priced at $165,489. The superintendent said the district will trade in its oldest vehicle (bus 6) and that lead times are longer now; procurement paperwork was shared with the board and the purchase was noted as part of the operations budget.
The superintendent also explained per‑pupil funding context, saying the district receives $7,492 per student and that components of that amount include a complexity index and Career and Technical Education (CTE) dollars. He warned that changing EPA/motor requirements could further increase bus prices in 2027–28 and recommended budgeting conservatively for future vehicle purchases.
