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Transportation report shows persistent late elementary runs; district works toward in-house bussing
Summary
A December–January report from the district’s transportation vendor showed consistent driver shortages and high rates of elementary-school late arrivals in the afternoon. District staff said they are preparing to launch in-house bussing for next school year and continuing route and bid work.
The School Committee received a transportation performance update Wednesday covering December 12–January 14, showing ongoing staffing shortages and elevated rates of buses arriving late to elementary schools in the afternoon.
The district's large-bus contractor reported an average of 53 drivers available daily during the reporting period — 24 fewer than the contract calls for — and monitor staffing…
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