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After public appeals from drivers, Kuna board moves to keep transportation in-house
Summary
Drivers and dispatch staff urged trustees to retain the district-run transportation operation; staff presented a cost comparison and recommended continuing in-house service; trustees approved a motion to remain in-house and directed a hiring process for the transportation supervisor role.
Dozens of current and former transportation employees and district staff urged the Kuna Joint District board to keep bus services in-house, saying local drivers provide continuity, safety and institutional knowledge that a for‑profit contractor cannot match.
Several public commenters described long tenures and deep local ties. "We all feel that they are our children," said Yovana Chandler, who identified herself as a district dispatcher, emphasizing that drivers build personal relationships with students and parents and that the district’s driver turnover is low. Another driver, who identified herself as a long‑time driver, said the district’s transportation staff are "60 plus diamonds" and cautioned that contracting out typically increases turnover and can…
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