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Board hears first reading of district transportation plan to meet state reimbursement rules
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Kendall Darnell presented a first reading of the Atascadero Unified Transportation Plan, which prioritizes eligible students under state code and will return for approval to meet an April 1 compliance deadline.
The Board received a first reading of the Atascadero Unified Transportation Plan, which outlines district policies for providing safe and equitable transportation in compliance with state education code and to secure reimbursement eligibility.
Plan highlights: Assistant Superintendent Kendall Darnell said the plan follows state guidance and prioritizes elementary students who live more than one mile from school, secondary students who live more than three miles from school, low‑income students, students with disabilities, and foster or homeless youth. The plan is intended to support regular attendance and academic access for students with the greatest needs.
Stakeholder consultation: Darnell said the document was made available for public comment and that the plan will be updated annually; she acknowledged that additional stakeholder outreach — including virtual meetings and site‑level review — will be used to gather feedback and make revisions ahead of the board’s anticipated approval on March 18 to meet the April 1 deadline for reimbursement compliance.
Operations detail: The current morning bus hub remains at the Fine Arts Academy and the afternoon hub at Atascadero Middle School; staff said that arrangement will continue for the near term. The plan will be the subject of outreach and possibly minor adjustments before return for formal approval.
Board action: This was a first reading; the plan will return for approval at a subsequent meeting to meet state timelines.
