Board Grants Exception to Transportation Policy for Evergreen Elementary; Resident Raises Private‑School Busing Concerns

The Perkiomen Valley School District board approved an exception to Board Policy 810 to allow district transportation for Evergreen Elementary students who opt in to district‑provided routes.

The motion was presented as a recommended action and approved by voice vote. The motion was seconded and carried without recorded opposition.

Earlier in the meeting a public commenter identified as Chillipulussu of "Schipack Township" told the board that private‑school students have been consolidated onto fewer buses over successive years and described long ride times. "Last year's busing was an hour and 40 minutes… This year it was 3 schools on 1 bus," the commenter said, asking the board to consider equitable ride times for elementary students regardless of school choice.

Board members did not debate specific changes to private‑school routing during this meeting but approved the Evergreen Elementary transportation exception, which applies to district‑provided transportation when families opt in. Staff indicated the exception is being implemented under the district’s policy framework; no immediate budget change was referenced.

Next steps: staff will implement the policy exception for Evergreen Elementary and coordinate routes; public comments about private school routing may be addressed at future transportation reviews.