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District updates: bus driver hires, AI cameras and timeline for contracted bus provider RFP

Natchitoches Parish School Board · January 13, 2026
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Transportation director reported two new drivers and AI cameras installed on buses; superintendent outlined a bus‑service RFP (vendor applications due Feb. 3) and staff said they will score proposals by rubric and present a recommendation for the Feb. 10 meeting. Named vendors include Durham, First Student and EchoRide.

The district’s transportation report on Jan. 13 described December as a stable month with recent hires to address driver shortages and route coverage. Transportation staff said two new drivers were added and that three routes had been covered by substitutes; two additional drivers have since been hired to move those routes to regular drivers. The director said staff emphasized winter driving training and noted industry…

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