District names Cindy Boltenmeier director of transportation; fleet to phase out CNG buses
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Summary
Superintendent Johnson introduced Cindy Boltenmeier as director of transportation effective July 1. Transportation staff said routing software upgrades reduced miles driven but caused transition issues; the district will retire CNG buses in July and move to an all-diesel fleet, with roughly 24 buses remaining without air conditioning.
Superintendent Johnson introduced Cindy Boltenmeier as the district’s director of transportation beginning July 1, telling the board she brings 27 years of experience and multiple promotions within the district’s transportation department.
Boltenmeier said she began as a bus driver and worked through routing, student liaison coordinator and assistant director roles, and holds a certification through the National Association of Pupil Transportation. Board members praised her experience and the transportation team.
Transportation leadership also reviewed routing and fleet updates. They said a new routing software reduced five‑year mileage despite increased trips, but introduced transition challenges that staff have been working to fix. The district plans to sunset compressed natural gas (CNG) buses this summer and move to a 100% diesel fleet when the next buses arrive in July; staff noted roughly 24 buses remain without air conditioning.
Officials highlighted strong maintenance scores ahead of a March state inspection (98% district score vs. 86% state average) and said recruitment and retention remain ongoing operational priorities.
Next steps: Boltenmeier will assume director duties July 1 and transportation will continue operational fixes and recruitment efforts ahead of the next school year.
