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Board hears bus-safety data and MyRide tracking pilot; district to receive first electric school bus in 2026

South Colonie Central School District Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Transportation committee presented data showing 703 incidents of vehicles passing stopped buses across three months, the MyRide bus-tracking app pilot continues, and the district said it will receive an electric school bus in 2026 via a grant and is updating equipment and garage facilities.

Board members on Tuesday discussed school bus safety, a real-time tracking pilot for families and the district's transition plans for electric buses.

Transportation committee chair reported data shared by the director of transportation showing 197 vehicles went past stopped school buses in September, 312 in October and 194 in November — a total of 703 incidents across the three months. Committee members described the numbers as "unacceptable" and urged…

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