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Board amends Safeway transportation contract, adds penalties and kindergarten provisions
Summary
Board approved an addendum to the district's Safeway Transportation Services contract that district leaders said tightens penalties and includes amendments tied to kindergarten transportation; board voted unanimously to approve the addendum.
The Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education voted June 16 to approve an addendum to the district’s existing core contract with Safeway Transportation Services, originally signed Feb. 21, 2024.
Superintendent Jeff and board members discussed operational issues and the need for stronger contract enforcement after transportation problems this year. Board member Jason Lobach thanked administrators for the addendum work and said he was "glad to see that work" tightening penalties and provisions related to kindergarten transportation.
The board motion to approve the Safeway addendum passed on a roll-call vote with all board members voting yes.
Nut graf: District officials said the amendment aims to strengthen contractor obligations and penalties after a school year marked by transportation challenges; the board approved the addendum and directed administration to continue oversight.
Ending: The board did not provide contract text in the public discussion segment beyond the summary; district staff said enforcement and operational oversight will continue next school year.
