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Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
January 8, 2008

To:	Members, Board of Education
From:	Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.
Date:	January 8, 2008
RE:	Transportation Report – North Carolina Retread Tire Contract Information

GCS followed the practice of the State and a majority of the school districts by using the state-contracted provider for tires, White’s Tires. White’s Tire testing practices meet the state requirements and many other providers do not utilize the state-specified testing. They have had an excellent safety record in North Carolina over the last 17 years.
The General Assembly has commissioned a study of retread tires to provide more and updated information to school districts interested in purchasing on state contract.
GCS staff continues to be focused on getting the best tire for the best value and will consider the results of the General Assembly study along with other information to determine whether to purchase tires on state contract or place for bid the supply of tires to other providers. When the State study is complete, the staff will make a recommendation to the Board. Until that time the staff recommends continuing the practice in place.

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