Board approves purchase of two school buses for 2024–25
April 15, 2024 | Mount Horeb Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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The Mount Horeb Area School District board approved the purchase of two budgeted school buses for the 2024–25 school year.
Transportation and finance committee discussion explained that the district has historically used Thomas buses but that manufacturer changes and service-package differences prompted the recommendation to purchase two Bluebird buses from Fleet Services by Cox Automotive. Staff cited undercoating and other durability features as reasons they now consider Bluebird competitive with the Thomas model.
Board members noted long delivery lead times for buses and that the district budgets for replacement on multi‑year cycles. The board moved to approve the budgeted purchases and approved the motion by voice vote.
Staff said the district will manage delivery expectations with vendors and that the purchases were included in the current budget planning for the next fiscal year.
Transportation and finance committee discussion explained that the district has historically used Thomas buses but that manufacturer changes and service-package differences prompted the recommendation to purchase two Bluebird buses from Fleet Services by Cox Automotive. Staff cited undercoating and other durability features as reasons they now consider Bluebird competitive with the Thomas model.
Board members noted long delivery lead times for buses and that the district budgets for replacement on multi‑year cycles. The board moved to approve the budgeted purchases and approved the motion by voice vote.
Staff said the district will manage delivery expectations with vendors and that the purchases were included in the current budget planning for the next fiscal year.
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