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Baldwin-Whitehall board hears transportation staffing strain; board punts to contracts, van hires and third-party options
Summary
The board discussed persistent transportation staffing shortages, possible contracting of bus routes to third parties, a plan to recruit part-time van drivers, and technology to verify residency; related business items were approved in the consent agenda.
The Baldwin-Whitehall School District board spent an extended portion of its meeting on transportation challenges, ranging from recent retirements and driver shortages to possible solutions including contracting routes, recruiting paid van drivers and using third-party ride models.
Why it matters: Shortfalls in drivers affect daily routes, extracurricular trips and special-education transportation. Board members and staff said a combination of retirements and medical leaves has reduced available drivers and forced the district to consider options that change longstanding service models.
Key points from the discussion: Superintendent Dr. Lutz and business official Mr. Cherpek described multiple near-term and structural options. Dr. Lutz said the…
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