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Three-year bus contract awarded; chair abstained over job with bus company
What happened
The board accepted a bus transportation bid for 2026-2029 by a 4-0 vote. The board chair at the time, Jean Turner, abstained because she works for the busing company. The minutes do not name the company or the price; the 2026-27 budget has $135,800 for transportation and buses.
Why it matters to families
Transportation is a multi-year commitment, and the conflict of interest was disclosed and the member did not vote.
The evidence
March 18, 2026 minutes, item F1: 'accept a bid for Bus Transportation for 2026-2029' Vote Y 4, N 0, A 1, '*J. Turner works for busing company.'
The source
March 18, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for RSU 82/MSAD 12 (Jackman-Moose River).
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