School Board Approves Purchase of 2 New Buses

On Wednesday morning buses will take to Oconee County roadways for the start of the   At Monday's meeting of the , transportation was on members' minds for another reason, too. 

The Board of Education approved the purchase of one 72-passenger diesel bus at a cost of $76,200.  The school system is also adding one special needs bus to the fleet at a cost of about $92,000, including a lift, three wheelchair positions and air conditioning. Both buses come from Rush Truck Centers of Georgia, Inc.

Much of the funding will come from the state, and the remaining $15,800 will come from the Transportation Budget and the sale of retired buses.

The new buses are expected to be on the road by Thanksgiving, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations Randy Morrison said.

Also at the meeting:

• Superintendent John Jackson recognized all five members of the Board for their participation and completion of required annual training activities sponsored by the Georgia School Boards Association (see video clip). Chair David Weeks was trained on school law and the other members attended training on student achievement, Jackson said.
  

• Following an hour-long executive session, the board approved a list of personnel recommendations.  The complete list is attached as a PDF.