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After lengthy debate, Charles County board gives superintendent authority to let charter school manage transportation starting 2026‑27
Summary
Following a detailed presentation and extended debate about costs, equity and notice to families, the board unanimously directed the superintendent to draft charter language that would let Phoenix International (Pesota) be responsible for its transportation beginning with the 2026‑27 school year; special‑education IEP transportation remains CCPS responsibility.
After more than two hours of presentation and board discussion on April 14, the Charles County Board of Education voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to negotiate revised charter language that would let Phoenix International (Pesota) assume responsibility and flexibility for student transportation starting with the 2026‑27 school year.
Pesota representatives presented survey results showing that about 69–72% of families currently use district bus services and that many families would still try to attend Pesota if the district did not provide transport — but that some families said a loss of…
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