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Sioux Falls School Board hears detailed update on buses, routes, technology and staffing
Summary
District and contractor School Bus Inc. told the board the system transports about 8,100 students daily, added new vehicles and tracking technology, resolved a driver shortfall and seeks to outfit all buses with new camera software over the next two years.
The Sioux Falls School District on Monday received a comprehensive briefing on transportation operations, including ridership, vehicle counts, new technology and near-term budget figures.
The report said School Bus Inc. and district staff coordinate about 345 routes that move just over 8,100 students daily. "To accomplish this, they have approximately 90 drivers, 40 aids and 7 staff office staff support," the presenter said, summarizing the contractor's staffing and route work.
The update emphasized that the district provides transfer transportation for students ages 3 to 21 and that fee-based busing for specialized programs and two-way immersion has grown. The presenter said, "This year approximately 200 elementary students and 175 middle school students ride the fee based busing for specialized programs offered at Sonia Sotomayor,…
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