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Magnolia ISD shifts elementary dismissal, studies bell-time changes amid driver shortage
Summary
District staff presented updated transportation cost-saving proposals, including moving elementary dismissal from 4:25 p.m. to 3:55 p.m., continued study of bell-time swaps and a possible four-day week; board did not take a formal vote but staff will continue analysis and meet with campus leaders.
Magnolia Independent School District officials told the school board on Thursday they have adjusted a proposed elementary dismissal time and will continue studying bell-time changes and other cost-saving measures to address a national school bus driver shortage and high transportation spending.
District transportation staff reported that after a community “thought exchange” the district revised an earlier draft plan to change elementary dismissal from 4:25 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. The presenter said the change was meant to balance family concerns and the district’s need to reduce transportation costs.
The change matters because a state audit previously showed the…
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