Iowa City schools outsourced busing years ago to save short term dollars.

My district in Ohio did the same.

Curious as to how many districts still own their own buses rather than using title money to pay a vendor.

It always works the same way. First contract saves district money for three-ish years. They sell all their buses. Then when the second contract comes up the company jacks up the prices knowing the district does not have the capital to replace its bus fleet.

And, voila you privatized transportation and raised costs so less money can be spent on teachers, books, etc that actually help kids learn.

we lost nearly a quarter million dollars in funding this year because of the new voucher give away scheme.

So I remember to send email when I get home