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Board approves $9 million student-transportation contract
What happened
The board unanimously approved a three-year, $9 million HopSkipDrive contract for transportation of students who qualify under the McKinney-Vento program, budgeted at $3 million per year through 2028-29.
Why it matters to families
The contract supports school transportation for students experiencing homelessness and commits the district to a major multiyear service agreement.
The evidence
The approved August 19 minutes identify the vendor, covered service, three-year term, $9 million total, and unanimous vote.
The source
August 19, 2026 regular board meeting minutesSee the full record for Highline School District 401.
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