Board approves 2025–26 bus routes and transportation‑in‑lieu rate; district trims three routes

The Burlington Local School District board on Aug. 14 approved bus routes for the 2025–26 school year and accepted the state’s transportation‑in‑lieu amount for the coming year.

Lede: District staff presented the annual bus‑route schedule and told the board the routes for 2025–26 are three fewer than last year; the board approved the routes by roll call. The district said driver retirements and route consolidations are among the reasons for the reduction.

Nut graf: Transportation staff will submit the required pupil‑transportation counts to the Department of Education and Workforce and said families will receive route‑assignment messaging before school starts.

Details

- Routes and ridership: The superintendent said the district is three routes smaller than last year and asked the transportation coordinator (Sherry, referenced in the meeting) to absorb or eliminate three routes; staff noted the district must submit an annual count to the Department of Education and Workforce showing how many students ride buses.

- Parent notifications: The district will send automated messages to parents showing assigned bus numbers and estimated pick‑up and drop‑off windows; the superintendent said families should receive rough…