FISD officials approved purchasing buses from Longhorn Bus Sales during an Aug. 18 board meeting. The district will buy buses in three separate transactions totalling $3.28 million, according to the agenda.
A closer look
The first purchase totalling $1.2 million will cover seven special needs buses. The seat capacity for each bus is 24 students, the agreement stated.
The second purchase is for 10 school buses totalling $1.73 million. Each bus is equipped for 77 riders, according to the sales proposal.
The third purchase includes three buses for $354,105. The estimated delivery for the three buses is 150-180 days, according to the agreement.
