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Board approves $208,500 bus purchase; air conditioning required for special-education transport
Summary
The board approved purchase of a wheelchair-accessible 2027-model bus priced at $208,500; staff said Oregon law requires air conditioning for buses used to transport special-education students, making this the district's first AC-equipped unit.
Agency official (S3) presented a recommendation to purchase a wheelchair-accessible 2027-model bus that includes air conditioning. S3 explained the higher price reflected a state requirement for special-education transport: "the state of Oregon has passed a law that if it's used for special ed students, it has to be air conditioned," S3 said, and the packet listed the purchase price as $208,500.
Board members asked about procurement timing, subject-to-change invoice language and expected delivery. Agency official said the district's name is already on the production frame and noted the registration/anticipated in-service date discussed as July 1, 2026. Chair (S2) moved to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded and the board approved the purchase by voice vote.
