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Tolleson USD discusses tutor-bus expansion; district explores training staff for short routes
Summary
The district discussed running short “tutor buses” for early-start campuses, seeking volunteers to obtain CDLs or use alternative vehicles; the board heard estimates and equity concerns and asked for a future formal presentation with cost details.
The Tolleson Union High School District board discussed expanding “tutor bus” transportation to get students home after one-hour tutoring sessions at early‑start campuses, but members said more analysis is needed on cost, equity and staffing.
Superintendent Geis said the district’s main obstacle is driver availability: drivers who would double back to run short tutor routes are already on late‑start routes. The district is exploring training other employees to…
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