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Coventry staff present statewide transportation review option; outside routing analysis priced at $11,540
Summary
District staff outlined statewide transportation trends, 'ghost riders,' and a third-party route-verification offer priced at $11,540 to analyze possible efficiencies; the committee did not vote and deferred further discussion.
District staff presented a detailed overview of statewide and local school-transportation trends, framed potential savings opportunities and recommended consideration of a third-party route verification study priced at $11,540.
Why it matters: Transportation is a major and growing line item across Rhode Island school districts while enrollment has declined statewide. The presentation explained how ‘statewide’ transportation, depot stops and so-called “ghost riders” (students who register for a bus but do not ride) affect routing efficiency and cost. Staff recommended an…
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