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USD 437 reviews school-transportation options amid driver shortage; recommendation expected by April
Summary
District staff told the Auburn-Washburn USD 437 board on March 3 that a shortage of bus drivers has prompted a review of transportation policy, including possible changes to routes and increased before- and after-school programming; a recommendation is expected for the March 24 or first April board meeting with potential adoption in April.
District staff and board members discussed transportation services and a possible revision to district policy at the Auburn-Washburn USD 437 Board of Education meeting on March 3. The discussion focused on a sustained shortage of bus drivers, sidewalks and student safety, timeline for a recommendation and potential operational impacts.
A staff member leading the update said the district has held seven meetings with parents and school communities to collect feedback. The district’s subcommittee aims to present a recommendation to the full board at either the March 24…
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