Figured I'd share.

chryslerfat said

Thank you Frankie. I will be applying with the replacement company. They will be paying more from what I am told. I understand what you say of the cost and that is why I dont understand this. The schools will continue the ownership of the buses, paying for all parts, fuel and buildings, tools, and upkeep. The new company is only supplying personel and thats where it ends. That is why they are showing an increase of over half a million by doing this. Trust me I ran a truck garage for 5 years before going to work here. Running the numbers just dont work if you are increasing the budget.

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Will the board be leasing the buses to the new company, and keeping that responsibility under county auspices?

Under the new company we are also going from 3 supervisors to 7 and the board did question that cost. It is really stupid to do if there is no cost saving and an increase even with cutting legacy cost. The other districts I have talked with dont understand what the man has convinced the board to agree with. They agree with me once the voters get wind of a cut of over 1/2 million to teachers increasing class size then spending all that was saved on privatizing hurts the students and will probably create a revolving door for employees.[/QUOTE]

Geez! Let's hope not. I find this to be a very interesting conversation. If there is no overall cost savings, do you have any clue as to the politics behind a move like this?
Also, will the board be leasing the buildings to the contractor? As n a lease with or without maintenance?