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Perryton ISD reports 521 bus requests; staff recognize early‑childhood credential and driver assistance
Summary
At the Perryton ISD board meeting, staff reported about 521 student bus applications, a district bus (Ranger 5) returned but not yet running, and recognized an early‑childhood staff member’s Child Development Associate credential and a driver who helped when another bus got stuck.
PERRYTON — Perryton ISD staff told the school board that about 521 students had applied for bus service this year and reported several operational updates, including an out‑of‑service bus and a driver who aided students when another bus became stuck.
In a transportation update, a district staff member said roughly 500 students had applied for bus service earlier and that “as of this afternoon, we’re up to, like, 521.” The staff member said the number will fluctuate as drivers and clerical staff reconcile riders who never use service or who ride only intermittently.
The same staff member reported that “Ranger 5 is back in district,” but added the vehicle was not yet operational and that the district had contacted Cummins and Emeralds for warranty work. No timetable for Ranger 5 to return to service was provided.
Board members and staff also recognized early‑childhood personnel. Desiree Ortiz introduced Alexandra Gomez, saying Gomez had earned a Child Development Associate credential. Gomez told the board the certification was “both challenging and rewarding” and that it helped her grow professionally.
Ortiz also relayed a transportation incident: when Bus 2 became stuck in mud, the driver of Bus 9, identified by Ortiz as Lynn Brock, picked up students so they would not be late. Ortiz called out Brock by name and praised the driver’s willingness to help.
The updates were presented as brief director’s‑report items; no formal board action on transportation or personnel certification was recorded during the portion of the transcript covering these remarks.
