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Purchase of a new multi-function school activity bus and…

Washington Community School District
Detected
Sep 10, 2026
53 days ago
Sector
Transportation
Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Purchase of a new multi-function school activity bus and potential wrapping services.

Background

The bus will be black with orange rub rails and a white roof, used strictly for activities. It will have a Cummins L9 engine, air conditioning, and 78 passenger seating. Fire suppression was excluded from the purchase. The purchase will replace an older diesel bus and move a conventional style bus to a route.

From the meeting

Source
9/9/26 Regular Board Meeting
Meeting date
September 10, 2026
Agency
Washington Community School District

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