Board considers adding bus route to reduce long student rides after contractor cost discrepancies
After complaints of long student ride times, the board discussed adding an additional bus route to shorten individual rides. Staff will investigate contractor cost differences (estimate ~$354,000 vs. paid ~$421,000) and return with options for routing, scheduling and safety measures.
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District staff recommended adding a bus route to reduce extended morning rides that some students experienced — described in the meeting as reaching as long as an hour to an hour and a half. The superintendent said the contractor proposed an additional route and emphasized the student-welfare benefits of shorter rides.
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