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Superintendent outlines morning shuttle pilot and defends decision to keep schools open on marginally cold days
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Andrea Celico described a morning shuttle pilot to ease campus arrival congestion, explained the district's rationale for staying open during recent cold days and noted supports for families and constraints on virtual instruction days.
Superintendent Dr. Andrea Celico told the board Jan. 28 the district will pilot a morning‑only shuttle from the old high school campus to the new campus to reduce car‑rider congestion and improve student arrival times. The shuttle is planned to run at roughly 7:15 and 7:35 a.m., with buses carrying about 50 students each; an afternoon route was not included in the pilot because a second driver is not available.
The superintendent framed the shuttle as an attempt to remove roughly 75 cars from campus and said administration will monitor the program for parent uptake and safety. Staff will run an initial observation to see how many students use the stop and adjust runs as needed; the district said it can add a second loop if demand exceeds capacity.
Board and administration discussed the district's decision to keep schools open during marginally cold days, citing a community survey with roughly 1,600 responses that found mixed opinions. Dr. Celico said the district aims to balance student safety with instructional time and parental impacts; she noted state policy limits on the number of virtual instruction days and stressed Google Classroom and other supports for families who keep students home.
The superintendent also described efforts to clear sidewalks and salt high‑traffic areas amid staff and equipment constraints and encouraged community assistance with clearing sidewalks near bus stops. The board asked staff to continue monitoring arrival times, communicate shuttle details to families, and provide a forecasted timeline for campus traffic improvements.
