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District releases annual transportation report; maps, fleet needs and routing changes discussed
Summary
Dr. Christensen presented the district's annual transportation report, including K–3 walking maps, fleet condition, no take‑home vehicle policy, and plans to adjust routes to serve new Uplands development plus possible facility needs.
Dr. Christensen presented the district’s annual transportation report and four walking‑map filters used for K–3 students: within one mile, hazardous routes, disability accommodations and other compelling reasons evaluated case‑by‑case. The board received maps showing walking areas for each school.
Christensen told the board the district currently does not provide take‑home vehicles for staff; all vehicles remain on campus during the day. The transportation fleet is maintained to a high standard, the presenter said, and the district expects another strong inspection rating in the upcoming Washington State Patrol review.
The report noted that growth in the Uplands development will require routing changes; the district plans to run a direct bus to Uplands before the end of the school year to reduce ride time. Christensen said staff are examining start‑ and end‑time adjustments to create space in the routing schedule and minimize congestion.
The district receives depreciation funds that can be used to replace vehicles in coming years; if growth exceeds depreciation funding, the board has the option to run a capital levy to acquire vehicles. Board members asked staff to include transportation facility capacity and potential siting (roughly 4 acres estimated) in longer‑term bond or capital planning.
