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Board approves bus-flow modification project for Dover Area Middle School
Summary
Directors approved a bus-flow modification project to improve safety and traffic circulation at the district's intermediate/middle school; the motion passed by voice vote (8–0).
The board approved a bus-flow modification project intended to improve parking-lot circulation and safety at the district's intermediate/middle school. The Facilities & Safety Committee had recommended advancing the project and committee members said they want to move quickly to begin work that will address bus staging and safer parent-stacking areas.
The motion to approve the bus-flow modification carried by voice vote with eight yes votes and no recorded opposition. Directors said the project is intended to make pick-up and drop-off safer for students and to reduce bus delays that can cascade into late routes.
Committee members had discussed related items in earlier committee meetings, including the potential for using grant funding and the interplay with other nearby traffic projects; administration said the district and township officials have coordinated on safety needs.
The board did not provide further project funding detail at the public meeting; staff will present project specifications and timeline to the Facilities & Safety Committee for follow-up.
