Michigan district looks at outsourcing transportation, custodial services

April 17, 2008
Northville board also may consider contracting food services

The Northville (Mich.) school district has begun reviewing bids to outsource custodial and transportation work and say proposals to contract food service operations are in the works. Officials expect savings to range from $400,000 to $1 million. Currently, about $7 million is budgeted annually for salaries, benefits and supplies in the three departments.

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