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Parent urges better transportation options for displaced families

Shelby County Board of Education · December 16, 2025

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Summary

Donna Young, a displaced parent, asked the Shelby County Board to improve transportation options so children living in displacement can attend higher-performing schools, saying transportation is a major barrier.

During the public-comment period at the special-called meeting, Donna Young identified herself as a displaced parent and urged the board to improve transportation options for families in displacement so children can attend schools with higher academic performance. Young said transportation is a barrier and asked the district to adjust options within regulations to increase access.

The board did not record an immediate response to Young's comment in the transcript. Her remarks were the single public comment item on this special-call agenda.