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Board weighs restoring driver's-education program; Albany County option may offset costs
Summary
Board members discussed reinstating a district driver's-education program if certified instructors can be found; Albany County's program funded by bus-patrol revenues was mentioned as an available option for students.
A board member asked whether the district had considered reintroducing driver's education. District leadership said the district does not currently run a driver's-education program but has placed reimbursement offers for staff certification and is exploring options.
"We don't currently have a driver's ed program," Mr. Chandler (superintendent) said. He told the board the district alerted staff over the summer about reimbursement for obtaining driver's-education certification and that having certified instructors would make offering the program feasible.
Board members noted Albany County operates a program tied to bus-patrol funding and suggested that could be an option for students; the board discussed whether students who live in the district but reside in Greene County would be eligible and were told eligibility is tied to school-district participation. Board members said bus-patrol ticket revenue helps fund the county program and that it has been promoted as a low- or no-cost option for eligible students.
What was decided
- No program was approved; the board asked staff to continue exploring options, including staff certification and county-provided programs.
Why it matters
Driver education affects student safety and insurance considerations. Restoring a district program would require certified instructors and funding; county programs may provide a near-term option for students while the district evaluates local delivery.
