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Parent urges district to revisit closure of courtesy bus stops, cites state rule and budget concerns

5535339 · August 6, 2025
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A parent told the board Aug. 5 that the district closed several courtesy bus stops to save general‑fund dollars and urged the district to request a state exception to transportation rules (R277‑611‑1A) and provide a clearer explanation of budget decisions behind the cuts.

A parent told the Salt Lake City School District board Aug. 5 that the recent closure of several courtesy bus stops — including one serving his children on Kennedy — was the result of budget decisions and should be reexamined. Matthew Tuohy asked the board to explore applying for a state exception under Utah administrative rule R277‑611‑1A and to provide clearer information on district fiscal pressures.

Tuohy said he had discussed the closures with Isaac Astell, the district’s…

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