The bus contract nobody voted on

A five-year transport award was signed under an emergency clause that expired in 2022.

Devon AlukoLocal beats · city hall and school district accountabilityAug 27, 2026, 01:00 PM 9 min read 🎧 6 min listen

The district's own procurement manual requires a public vote above $500,000. The transport award is worth $18m.

Board members say they were told the emergency clause was still active. The clause sunset four years ago.

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