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Acadia Parish reports new buses, upgraded cameras and pilot parent notifications ahead of school year
Summary
District transportation officials told the Acadia Parish Scribe Board the fleet is nearly ready for fall: eight new buses arrived, most vehicles have been serviced, camera and radio upgrades are underway and a district-built parent notification pilot is being tested.
Acadia Parish transportation officials reported to the Scribe Board that they have bolstered fleet readiness and rolled out new technology aimed at improving safety and communication before the start of the school year. The director said eight new buses were received and that camera systems and two-way radios are being installed, with a goal of 100% camera functionality by the first day of classes.
The director said 80% of the fleet has been serviced and that 9 of 15 identified buses with peeling hoods have been…
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