On May 27, 2026, the Board of Education voted unanimously to amend its prior motion regarding a Board of Finance appropriation request for the purchase of vans, changing the language to request "up to $230,000" instead of a fixed $230,000. Liaison reports note that the Board of Selectmen agreed to use TMS funds to purchase one van, and the Board of Finance sent the item back to the Selectmen, who will set a town meeting date for final approval. This indicates that the district is moving ahead with acquiring at least one van and potentially more, with a total authorization ceiling of $230,000. While the core decision to pursue van purchases is made, the exact number and configuration may still be flexible, offering transportation vendors, upfitters, and maintenance providers a window to advise on specifications, pricing tiers within the "up to" amount, and ongoing service agreements for the new vehicles.

TMS funds are being used toward one van; brand/model of vans and vendor have not yet been specified ...