Charter schools that provide their own student transportation have options when ensuring their bus fleet meets all state requirements.  They can contract with any approved state bus inspector and maintenance facility or operate an in-house maintenance program.  Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department has maintained past agreements with local Charter schools to provide inspection and maintenance services.  Additionally, the previous agreements provide SCSB school buses to Charter schools under a lease agreement when maintenance requirements prevent their own bus from being on the road.  The proposed agreement is a continuation of that practice.