Contracted Student Transportation Services (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Jan 22, 2027
Provide contracted student transportation services.
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Union Area School District.
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Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Jan 22, 2027
Provide contracted student transportation services.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
New Castle
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
693
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4224060
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
3
Mascot
School mascot.
Scotties
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
103.45
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Union Area School District
The board meeting focused on several operational and administrative matters for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key topics included the presentation of the proposed general fund budget, approval of the homestead/farmstead resolution, and the reenactment of annual tax levies. The board also designated financial depositories, approved the appointment of a district solicitor, and reviewed agreements with the Infocon Corporation and the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center. Additional actions included revisions to board policy regarding facility naming, approval of educational field trips, facility use requests, and a memorandum of understanding with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership. Personnel agenda items addressed the hiring of summer staff, a teacher resignation, and FMLA leave requests.
The board meeting included a presentation from The Nutrition Group, Inc. regarding upcoming budget requirements. Operational actions included approval of financial reports, purchase orders, cafeteria invoices, and various school activity funds. Additional business included the approval of student field trips, county exonerations, use of facilities applications, and the adoption of new board policies, science curriculum materials, and a special education plan. The board awarded a bid for kitchen equipment, approved a cyber service agreement, and authorized an application for flexible instruction days. Personnel matters included accepting teacher resignations due to retirement, approving FMLA and unpaid leave requests, and the hiring of a new varsity golf coach. A discussion was also held regarding the scheduling of a future budget workshop.
Public-sector contacts connected to Union Area School District.
The board meeting included an executive session for personnel hiring discussions. The agenda featured a 2026-2027 budget workshop, authorization to advertise an RFP for a new school bus, and approval of the 2026-2027 cafeteria budget. Personnel actions involved the hiring of an accounts payable employee and the appointment of a substitute teacher.
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