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Reynoldsburg schools urge city help to keep young students safe on routes after levy loss
Summary
Reynoldsburg City Schools asked council to prioritize sidewalks, crosswalks and temporary safety measures after a failed levy reduced bus transportation, potentially forcing elementary students to walk on incomplete pedestrian routes.
Angela Abraham, speaking on behalf of Reynoldsburg City Schools and the Board of Education, asked Reynoldsburg City Council on July 14 to “immediately support” measures to keep students safe after the district cut bus service following a failed school levy. The district told council that some elementary students will now be required to walk to and from school for the coming term.
Abraham said the change follows the levy's failure and that the district —needed to make— significant reductions to transportation. “As a result, many young children will now be required to walk to and from school, including students that attend Taylor Road, Slate Ridge, Herbert Mills, French Run, Rose Hill, and Wagner Road Elementary School,” she said.
The School District asked council to help…
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