District reports $2.1M transportation fund balance; 4–5 buses possible

Aug 17, 2026

Budget presenter said the transportation vehicle fund has a beginning balance of roughly $2.1 million and could support purchase of four to five buses; district maintains an in-house fleet and staff mechanics rather than leasing.

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Kyle Fletcher told the board the transportation vehicle fund had a healthy beginning balance of about $2,100,000 and that the district could purchase four to five buses with that amount if needed. He emphasized the district keeps transportation operations in-house (three mechanics on staff) rather than leasing vehicles, and noted the region’s large geographic area increases per-student transportation costs.

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