The Chinook School Board revisited the School Bus Contract at its most recent meeting on Monday, March 20, 2023. According to unofficial minutes the following discussions took place.

The discussion regarding the bus contract began with Chairman Billmayer stating, “We are reconsidering this after John Elliot was not made aware that we had a board meeting in February. We are willing to listen to any offers that Mr. Elliot might have now.”

Elliot was present and stated that the offer he has is at $4.26 a mile. “His Fixed cost keeps increasing and his mileage keeps decreasing. The profit margins a...