Kicket buses line up at Churchill School in 2019. (Chronicle file photo)
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H-F board rejects school bus contract renewal

Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 school board rejected a bid from Kickert Bus Co. for the coming year because the company asked for a 6.25% increase which is more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase. 

The board vote was 6-0, with member Nathan Legardy absent, to reject the $2,687,933 bid that was recommended by Superintendent Scott Wakeley and Business Manager Lawrence Cook. The board expects to go out for bids on bus service and…

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