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District proposes narrower after‑school drop‑off rules to improve bus safety; families and programs warn of child‑care impacts
Summary
The superintendent proposed aligning transportation rules with state requirements—limiting student drop‑offs to custodial homes or licensed 5‑day after‑school providers—citing safety and roster consistency. Community speakers and board members raised concerns about access to childcare, grandfathering of longstanding community stops and the short time families would have to adjust.
The Wallingford‑Swarthmore School District presented a proposed change March 3 to its transportation administrative regulation meant to reduce student routing complexity and improve safety. Staff framed the revision as bringing district practice into alignment with state guidance by transporting students to their custodial residence or to a single licensed after‑school provider in cases where families select a consistent, five‑day arrangement.
The superintendent told the committee the policy change would reduce day‑to‑day roster variation that can confuse drivers and increase the risk of students boarding the wrong bus: “What…
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