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Transportation report: on‑time performance improved, routes under review and activity buses expand access
Summary
The district reported 99.3% on‑time bus performance for the year, reviewed mileage and accident statistics, and described efforts to optimize routes and expand activity‑bus options for students.
The district—9s transportation update reported 193 routes covering roughly 400,000 miles for the year and said 54 percent of students ride district buses. Transportation staff said on‑time performance improved to about 99.3 percent for the school year and that the office is reviewing route efficiency with a goal of reducing two routes where feasible.
Staff noted eight total accidents for the year and said three involved students but produced no major injuries; they signaled continued attention to driver recruitment and retention as market competition for commercial drivers remains a challenge.
The board was told activity buses for middle and high school evening events have expanded and are helping participation. Staff said the activity bus program began about two years ago and operates to provide transportation for practices and events in multiple waves at the high school and east/west tiers at the middle school.
District officials said they are working with their contracted operator, Illinois Central, to improve communications so the district can provide more timely updates to families when delays or disruptions occur. Staff said they are also pursuing additional providers for special-education routes to ensure consistent coverage.
