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Laurens Central certifies 2026–27 budget, approves bus purchase
Summary
The Laurens Central School Board certified the May 2026 vote approving the 2026–27 budget (124–9) and a one‑bus purchase (124–7), and formally recorded the board seat result. The board also moved to extend the existing bus contract intent for 2026–27.
The Laurens Central School District Board of Education on May 20 certified the results of the district's May vote, recording the budget approval (Yes 124, No 9) and the bus purchase (Yes 124, No 7). A separate board‑seat tally was recorded as Yes 118 (No not specified in the minutes). Motion to approve the certified results was made by Board member Peggy Bush‑Allen and seconded by Trustee T. Francisco; the motion carried 5–0–0.
Board members discussed contracting intent for the existing Leonard Bus provider for the 2026–27 school year, noting any increase in contract cost will reflect the Consumer Price Index. The motion regarding certification and related contract intent was grouped with other agenda approvals and carried on unanimous votes. The administration said the EV bus mandate has been delayed five years, a point included in the superintendent's report earlier in the meeting.
