Agenda Item
iii. Motor Coach Bus Transportation for the 2026 Graduation Ceremonies (Not to Exceed $113,250)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the expenditure for Motor Coach Bus services provided by R&W Motor Coach in an amount not to exceed $113,250. The services will be used to transport students from the 24 high schools to the graduation site (GA State Convocation Center) beginning May 18, 2026 and concluding on May 22, 2026.
Why: Providing transportation services alleviates the potential of negative impact on school district’s ability to transport non-graduating students to and from school. Providing this service also ensures that all graduating seniors have access and arrive at the ceremony site in a timely manner.
Details: The recommendation is for the 2026 Fiscal Year.
Financial impact: The total budget for these services is included in the FY’26 budget and allocated from the cost code (100.2100.) under the Division of Operations’ General Fund Budget.
Contact: Mr. Erick Hofstetter, Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1475
Mr. Raymond Stanley, Executive Director of Transportation, Division of Operations, 678.898.8055
Dr. Bernetta Jones, Superintendent’s Office, 678.676.1200
Effective: May 18-22, 2026
Status: Pending Approval from the Office of Legal Affairs