Board approves $3.5M note to replace district buses and support vehicles

Jul 29, 2026

After a public hearing, trustees approved Resolution 26‑019 authorizing up to $3.5 million in medium‑term obligations to finance replacement school buses and district support vehicles. Public commenters representing Transition Academy urged prioritizing vehicles used to transport students; staff said purchases will replace the oldest vehicles and some reassignment will occur immediately.

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The Washoe County School District Board unanimously adopted Resolution 26‑019 on July 28 authorizing the issuance of up to $3,500,000 in medium‑term obligations to finance school buses and district support vehicles. Controller Kyle Rodriguez opened the public hearing and reviewed that the board must both hold the hearing and then vote to initiate issuance and forward required materials to the Nevada Department of Taxation.

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