Consideration and Possible Approval of Authorizing the Superintendent to Purchase an 8 to 15 Passenger Wheelchair-Accessible Bus/Van Description: Consideration and possible approval granting the Superintendent the authority to identify and purchase a used 8 to 15 passenger bus/van equipped with wheelchair accessibility capabilities, provided that a suitable vehicle can be located and purchased for

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6.B. Consideration and Possible Approval of Authorizing the Superintendent to Purchase an 8 to 15 Passenger Wheelchair-Accessible Bus/Van Description: Consideration and possible approval granting the Superintendent the authority to identify and purchase a used 8 to 15 passenger bus/van equipped with wheelchair accessibility capabilities, provided that a suitable vehicle can be located and purchased for a total price not to exceed $25,000. The purpose of this purchase is to provide the district with additional flexibility in transporting students for special programs, extracurricular activities, field trips, and other district-related needs while ensuring accessibility accommodations are available when needed. Due to the limited availability and highly variable pricing of used wheelchair-accessible vehicles, authorizing the Superintendent to act within the approved spending limit would allow the district to respond quickly should an appropriate vehicle become available. To help ensure reliability and sound stewardship of district funds, any prospective vehicle purchase will be inspected by a qualified mechanic prior to finalizing the purchase.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).