Special Education Transportation (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Provide special education transportation services for approx., 300-500 students across its special education transportation network member district.
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Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Provide special education transportation services for approx., 300-500 students across its special education transportation network member district.
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City
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Franklin
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2500582
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Bi-County Collaborative
The Board of Directors discussed the negotiation and contract approval for the new Executive Director. Key agenda items included the approval of employee appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The Board received a presentation on the referral process and current student enrollment figures, alongside a financial update from the Business Office. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved both the FY27 Operating and Capital Budgets, which included details on tiered tuition increases, staffing adjustments, and health insurance cost funding.
The board discussed employee personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. Presentations were provided regarding student enrollment statistics and referral processes. Business office updates included reports on facility fire safety inspections. A first reading of the FY27 budget was conducted, outlining proposals for student enrollment targets, tiered tuition increases, cost of living adjustments for staff, and funding for retiree health insurance. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the search for a new executive director.
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The committee reviewed various financial metrics, including the budget process, average student counts, cost-of-living adjustments, and multi-year expense and tuition analysis. Additionally, salary benchmarks for member district teachers compared to BICO teachers were examined. The discussion focused on the assessment rates for the Extended School Year and IAES/45-day programs, which have remained unchanged since 2017. Based on comparisons with other collaboratives, the committee recommended adjustments to these assessment rates for the upcoming fiscal year to align with daily tuition rates.
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