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Whitehall‑Copley plans hub‑and‑transfer transit passes for charter students; agreement expected June 22
Summary
District staff described an agreement with a regional transit operator (referred to in the meeting transcript as 'Lanta'/'Atlanta') to provide bus passes and hub transfers for about 230 charter‑school students beginning next year; a clean MOU will be presented to the board for approval at the June 22 meeting.
The operations and transportation committee discussed a proposed arrangement with a regional transit operator to provide public transportation access for charter‑school students within district boundaries. Transportation staff said roughly 230 charter students currently require service and that the vendor proposed a hub‑and‑transfer model where students would scan a bus pass and transfer at a staffed hub if needed.
Staff said the agreement outlines a maximum daily contract amount based on the highest ridership; the use of passes will let the district assess actual ridership and reduce cost exposure if fewer students ride. The vendor will provide transfer hubs and staffing; district counsel has reviewed a redline and staff said a clean contract will be presented to the full board on June 22.
Committee members asked operational questions, including whether changing school start times could reduce bus runs. Transportation staff said aligning start times would likely increase required buses because of passenger capacity and routing constraints, but it could reduce maintenance and fuel costs; staff agreed to prepare a cost analysis.
What’s next: staff expects to present a clean version of the MOU and a comprehensive family communication plan at the June 22 board meeting. If approved, the service would begin in the coming school year.
