Board reviews bus contract amendment; staff says $5,000 per‑bus price increase tied to tariffs and will not exceed budget this year
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Summary
Board members questioned a contract amendment for Types A, C and D school buses; transportation staff said the district remains within budget this year and that an optional $5,000 per‑bus price adjustment would begin next year because of tariffs and parts sourced overseas.
During consent‑agenda discussion on July 29 the board asked district transportation officials to explain a contract amendment for Types A, C and D school buses and optional equipment. Board members asked whether the amendment reflected expected cost increases and whether the district would still meet the budget.
Transportation and procurement staff explained that the amendment includes a $5,000 per‑bus price adjustment that will take effect next year and is driven primarily by global tariffs and the fact that some replacement parts are sourced overseas. The district’s new transportation director, identified in the meeting as Mr. Kange, and the district COO explained there would be no cost difference for buses purchased in the current fiscal year; the $5,000 optional adjustment would apply to the following year’s purchasing cycle.
Board members pressed whether the amendment would cause a budget overrun; staff said the current year remains within budget and that the amendment formalizes the optional adjustment so vendors can account for changing global supply‑chain and tariff conditions.
Board action: The consent agenda, which included the contract amendment, passed unanimously.
Ending: Staff said they will monitor supplier pricing and bring any required budget amendments to the board if projected purchases are affected in future funding cycles.