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Board weighs restoring late buses at $172,000 while earlier cuts could have saved $416,000; trustees press for route math

Board of Education, South Country Central School District · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Administration proposed restoring a subset of late buses at an estimated $172,000 to preserve after‑school access, while trustees noted earlier drafts removing specific high‑school '230' runs yielded $416,000 of savings; debate focused on route scheduling, contract math and equity of service.

District staff proposed restoring selected late‑bus runs that administration had removed in earlier drafts, estimating the restoration would cost about $172,000 and preserve multiple after‑school runs at high‑school and middle‑school grades. Board members pressed presenters for a clear reconciliation: an earlier draft that removed four specific high‑school runs (the '230' runs) was estimated to save about $416,000, so trustees asked why…

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