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Southeast Polk reports 208 fewer bus riders; cost per rider $925 as district cites proximity and driver shortages
Summary
The district filed its certified annual transportation report showing 208 fewer riders in 2025 vs. 2024, a net operating cost decline of about 4% but a per-student cost of roughly $925. Board members discussed driver shortages and whether to contract driving services.
Southeast Polk Community School District reported a drop of 208 student bus riders and a per-student transportation cost of about $925 in filings completed Sept. 15.
A district staff member said, “Our net operating costs were actually down about 4% this year, but our cost per student was actually up by about 1%. We had 208 fewer students riding in ’25 than we had in ’24.” The staff member also told the…
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