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Transportation update: Beverly schools report late runs, aging vans and request to finance replacements
Summary
District transportation officials told the school committee the system is operating 50 vehicles but aging vans and spare shortages are causing late arrivals. Staff said they will seek quotes and funding options for two replacement vans.
Beverly Public Schools reported operational strain in its transportation system at the Oct. 8 School Committee meeting, citing aging vans, a shortage of spares and increased late student move‑ins that have contributed to late arrivals at Beverly Middle School.
Superintendent Kenan McKenzie DeFranza briefed the committee on the fleet: 50 vehicles in total, including 24 full‑size buses, 11 minibuses, 10 vans, three three‑quarter buses and two…
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