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Summers County Board OKs $90,000 Purchase of New Bus Radios
Summary
The Summers County Board of Education approved a $90,000 purchase for 30 bus radios, saying the new units will replace older equipment and provide an emergency channel that can reach 911. The board voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure.
The Summers County Board of Education on Aug. 11 approved a purchase of 30 bus radios at a stated cost of $90,000 to replace aging onboard equipment.
"We have, the bus radios for a cost of $90,000," the Chair said during the meeting as the board moved to approve a purchase over $25,000. District staff told board members the new radios will be integrated with existing systems and will include a channel to reach 911 directly in an emergency. A staff member described that capability: "so they'll also be able to talk to ... go right to 911." The board approved the purchase by a 5-0 vote.
Board discussion addressed disposal and potential resale of retired radios and funding. Staff said the district expects federal/state transportation reimbursement to cover most of the cost over a two-year period, with roughly 95% reimbursement cited in the discussion. Members described the purchase as a safety and reliability upgrade for the bus fleet.
The board did not record additional conditions on the purchase. The superintendent's office will publish contract and procurement details as part of routine purchasing records.
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