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Board agrees to explore lower‑cost CTE transportation options after staff outlines $41K–$510K annual cost range
Summary
District staff outlined options and cost estimates for one‑way transportation to regional CTE classes; the board asked staff to investigate lower‑cost alternatives (van pooling, schedule coordination, partnerships) and report back.
The board discussed a staff proposal to provide after‑school transportation for Laguna Beach students to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at neighboring high schools. Staff presented per‑day unit costs for contracted vehicles (full‑size bus ~$708/day; smaller van ~$564/day) and scenarios that produced estimated annual costs ranging from about $41,000 for limited two‑day service up to $406,000–$510,000 if five buses were required across the schedule.
Trustees and public commenters raised equity concerns — "If we do this for these 5 students, why aren't we doing it for athletes who travel far for games?" asked one board member — and discussed alternatives including staggered start times to consolidate trips, using existing school vans/stipended drivers, carpool arrangements organized via college and career centers, and targeted pilot days. Parents and staff noted that roughly 5–7 students report being unable to take CTE classes due to lack of transportation.
The board did not approve a contract at the meeting; instead members directed staff to further explore lower‑cost models, including changing class start times, coordinated carpools, limited pilot days, and potential use of existing vans with stipend drivers, and to return with refined cost estimates and implementation options.
