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Anaheim Elementary board approves 2024–25 transportation plan, outlines mileage and funding mix
Summary
The board approved the district’s 2024–25 Transportation Plan, which reported about 2,600 miles driven daily (≈467,590 miles/year), ridership counts and a funding mix including general fund support and estimated reimbursements; maintenance schedules and services for students with disabilities and unhoused students were also described.
The Anaheim Elementary School District board voted unanimously March 12 to approve the 2024–25 Transportation Plan after a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Matthew Slusser, Senior Director Tracy Golden, and Transportation Supervisor JP Jones.
The presenters told the board the district transports roughly 2,000 general‑education students daily, 389 special‑education students, 77 students experiencing homelessness served under McKinney‑Vento, 67 overflow riders and 10 wheelchair users. District drivers cover about 2,600 miles each day — approximately 467,590 miles annually — according to the presentation.
On funding, presenters said 2023–24 transportation expenses were about $7.2 million, with roughly $2.9 million coming from the general fund. The district reported receiving just over $1 million in LCFF‑related funds without apportionment and expected estimated reimbursements of about 60 percent. "For federal funding for this year, 16,600,000 is what we receive," Slusser said in a later budget section; presenters framed transportation as one component within the larger budget picture.
Golden outlined required plan elements: description of services, prioritization, access for students with disabilities and students experiencing homelessness, and options such as bus stops, city bus passes, and outside providers (presenters cited HopSkipDrive as an outside provider used by the district).
Board members asked operational questions, including maintenance cadence: Golden said buses undergo safety checks and oil changes about every 45 days or 3,000 miles. Following presentation and brief Q&A, a motion to approve the plan passed by voice vote (3–0).
Next steps: the plan is adopted as the district’s annual transportation compliance update; no board amendments to routing or funding were recorded in the meeting minutes.
