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Hardee County School District schedules staged rollout for Where's the Bus routing and tracking system

6688894 · October 23, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a five-year hardware, software and support agreement for the Where's the Bus system beginning Nov. 1, 2025; district staff outlined a staged installation starting Nov. 4 and a target for operational reporting by February 2026.

The Hardee County School Board on Oct. 23 approved a five-year agreement to install the Where's the Bus student routing and tracking system, with administrators describing a staged rollout aimed at improving safety, routing accuracy and reporting.

The contract passed by unanimous voice vote. Administrative presenters said the district would begin equipment installation as soon as staff completes contracting steps, with a tentative install date of Nov. 4. The district plans to begin testing first at the high school (where students already use ID numbers), then at the junior high, and finally across elementary schools. The administration said it hopes to have the system producing…

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