The Newtown Board of Education has signed a 5 year contract with All-Star Transportation for school bus services. They were the only company to bid on the contract, which took effect at the start of this month. The Newtown Public Schools District will have the ability to extend the contract by one year.  The agreement meets the district's budget expectations. All-Star has been working to mitigate bus driver shortages and step up recruitment efforts.  All buses must be 2018 or newer, be equipped with cameras and GPS technology, and run on propane.  The contract has an 8.85 percent increase in year one, with 4-percent increases in subsequent years.