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Board approves $208,500 air‑conditioned bus for accessible student transport
Summary
The board approved purchase of a wheelchair‑accessible, air‑conditioned 2027 bus on state contract for $208,500; staff said Oregon law now requires AC on buses used for special‑education transport and discussed delivery and depreciation timing.
Staff (S3) presented a recommended purchase of a 2027 wheelchair‑accessible bus on state contract and explained the vehicle includes air conditioning to comply with recent state requirements for buses used with special‑education students. The board moved, seconded and approved the purchase by voice vote.
Staff described pricing considerations and fleet rotation: the AC option added roughly $30,000–$35,000 compared with prior buses, the purchase is funded from the transportation budget and depreciation cycles cover the replacement. Staff gave an estimated in‑service/production timing and stated the anticipated effective date of the asset is July 1, 2026. "This will be our 1st bus in our fleet with air conditioning," Staff member said.
