TRANSPORTATIONRENEWED

Racine School District Board Meeting Agenda May 2026

RUSD Renews Transportation Contract With First Student

$10,000 per bus for 21 new buses over the 3 year term (District contribution: $40,000 in FY25, $140,000 in 2025-26, $30,000 in 2026-27)Racine School DistrictFIRST STUDENTMay 3, 2026

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Description

The Racine Unified School District Board is asked to renew its transportation services contract with First Student, including a 5.5% rate increase in years 2 and 3 and District contributions totaling $210,000 toward 21 new buses over three years. The renewal covers the 2026-27 school year while the District prepares an RFP for transportation services beginning in FY28.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$10,000 per bus for 21 new buses over the 3 year term (District contribution: $40,000 in FY25, $140,000 in 2025-26, $30,000 in 2026-27)

Vendor

FIRST STUDENT

Agency

Racine School District, WI

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

May 3, 2026

Contract Term

Original term 2019–2024 with three optional one-year renewals; this item concerns renewal for the 2026-27 school year and related 3-year bus support commitment

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

Original contract executed May 2019 for 2019–2024 with three one-year renewal options. Second renewal approved April 2025 with 5.5% rate increases for years 2 and 3 and District contributions for new buses; the 2026-27 school year represents the third renewal year under these terms. District intends to issue an RFP for services starting FY28.