Figured I'd share.

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

No the buses will not be leased to the private company. The district is also responsible for cost of damage and liability insurance.

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?

The district is not leasing the buildings and is still responsible for maintaining them. We were told by the superintendant that he does not want to deal with it as the district he came from did not offer busing. That is the only answer he gave us. He said he knew there would be no cost savings and only increase in cost. They just passed a bond so all 139 buses are being replaced under the bond. Like I said it makes it hard to comprehend.