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Sparta school board votes to end family bus-tracking app effective July 1
Summary
After debate about reliability, communication and budget priorities, the Sparta Area School District board voted to discontinue the district’s bus-tracking software, citing an estimated annual savings of roughly $30,000–$33,600 and plans to notify families ahead of the July 1, 2025 end date.
The Sparta Area School District board voted to remove the district’s bus-tracking software for families effective July 1, 2025, after members weighed parent feedback, recent problems during an emergency closure and budget pressures.
An unidentified board member introduced the motion to eliminate the tracking software, saying the item deserved reconsideration in light of recent service issues. District staff acknowledged the app provided…
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