Board awards multi‑year transportation contract to Johannes Bus Services with stepped rate increases

Summary

The Board of Education awarded a multi‑year contract for student transportation services to Johannes Bus Services, approving a three‑year contract (with a two‑year extension option) that includes a 9% rate increase in the first year and 5% increases in the following years as presented in the bid award.

The Board of Education voted to award the district's transportation services bid to Johannes Bus Services for the 2025–26 through 2027–28 school years, with an option to extend for two additional years. Board discussion described the contract as a three‑year base with an option to extend two more years. The bid includes an initial 9% increase for the first year followed by 5% increases in subsequent years as presented during the motion to award the contract. A board member asked whether the increases apply over multiple rate tiers; staff replied the schedule is a 9% increase in the first year and 5% increases thereafter and that the option allows a total potential five‑year term. After limited discussion, the board approved the award by roll call. The contract award was presented as an action to secure transportation services in advance of the next school year; the board's vote authorizes staff to finalize the agreement with the vendor under the terms presented.