The board approved a student transportation agreement with Nor-Tran, Inc. for two contract years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for two additional one‑year terms. The detailed contract sets per‑mile rates for regular and special education routes, trip and hourly rates for mid‑day and activity transport, fuel cost sharing, driver overnight rates, communication system expectations, and conditions for cancellations and defaults, with the district already paying Nor‑Tran significant monthly sums as reflected in the check register. This firmly establishes Nor‑Tran as the transportation incumbent through at least 2028 and possibly 2030, but also quantifies route volumes, rate structures, and fuel risk, all of which inform future fleet technology, routing software, GPS, safety, and student tracking opportunities. Vendors in fleet telematics, routing optimization, student ridership tracking, safety cameras, and payment/ticketing systems can position themselves to support Nor‑Tran and the district on implementation and to prepare for the eventual rebid or contract renegotiation starting around March 2028.

Separate bus garage lease with Nor‑Tran is tied to this transportation contract, with $7,300 annual ...