Board discusses First Student contract renewal, accessibility bus and interdistrict coordination
Summary
Superintendent and directors previewed a First Student contract renewal due Jan. 30 and discussed pursuing an accessible 84-seat bus and coordinating RFP cycles with neighboring districts; staff plan to return with a proposal in January.
District leadership told the board Dec. 11 that the transportation contract with First Student is up for renewal and must be completed by Jan. 30.
Superintendent Brent Barry said the district will meet with First Student to work on a proposal in the coming week and expects to present the contract for board action on Jan. 8. Director Dawn Watson raised accessibility concerns and noted past discussions about securing an accessible large-capacity bus (about 84 seats) that could transport students or staff who use wheelchairs. Barry said the district is exploring coordination with nearby districts such as Medford and Central Point to align contract cycles and possibly collaborate on RFP timing.
The board did not take a final action on Dec. 11 but instructed staff to complete negotiations and return with a formal action item in January. The contract timeline requires completion by Jan. 30, and staff plan to bring a draft agreement to the Jan. 8 meeting.
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