The school board unanimously approved Isle of Wight County’s request to designate four existing parking spaces — including one ADA-accessible space — in the rear of Georgie D. Tyler Middle School’s lot for use as a Suffolk Transit park-and-ride commuter bus stop.

Motion and vote: A board member moved to approve the county’s request "to designate 4 existing parking spaces at Georgie D Tyler Middle School, including 1 ADA accessible space for use as a Suffolk transit park and ride commuter bus stop with all costs of improvements and transit operations borne by Isle Of Wight County and the City of Suffolk Transit Department." The motion passed with all five members voting yes.

Why it matters: The change repurposes four existing spaces for regional transit access; the county and the City of Suffolk will cover any costs for improvements and operations, according to the motion.

Clarifying detail: Staff confirmed the spaces are existing spaces located in the rear portion of the Georgie D. Tyler lot; one space will be retained as ADA accessible. The board heard from staff that prior requests from board members to study the proposal had been addressed prior to the vote.

Outcome: Motion approved; no additional district costs were recorded in the motion.