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Parents and trustees press for fixes as Sachem transportation budget drops and service gaps persist
Summary
Parents and trustees pressed district staff March 31 over persistent transportation failures affecting special‑education students and other families; staff outlined dry‑run and parent sign‑off procedures, BOCES assistance on routes and said the transportation budget will be reduced by about $870,000 next year.
Parents and trustees pressed district officials at the March 31 Saginaw Board of Education meeting for clearer plans after repeated transportation failures, particularly for special‑education students.
Janelle Clark, president of Sachem SEPTA and a parent, said she receives daily complaints and called the district to account after noticing the proposed transportation budget is set to decrease by roughly $870,000.
"Sachem is responsible for the transportation of these children," Clark said during public comment, asking the board for an agenda item or plan to…
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