Purchase of four school buses
Marathon Central School DistrictNew York- Detected
- Jul 21, 2026
- 105 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Marathon Central School District board is seeking authorization to purchase four 66/44-passenger school buses with a maximum aggregate cost of $665,000. The proposition allows the district to fund the purchase through tax levies over annual installments and potentially issue debt or use a lease-purchase agreement. Bus manufacturers, dealers, and financing/leasing providers should track this as an upcoming fleet procurement and be ready to discuss vehicle specs, pricing, and financing options once the proposition is approved.
Financing may be via debt obligations or lease-purchase, indicating potential role for financial services firms alongside bus vendors.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 21, 2026
- Agency
- Marathon Central School District
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