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Residents ask board for student transportation from 200 Springfield Avenue
Summary
During open public session several residents asked the board to provide transportation for children living near 200 Springfield Avenue, citing lack of a safe walking path; a Safe Routes to School representative outlined walking-distance best practices and Superintendent Dr. Goldberg responded.
Several residents raised concerns about student transportation during the open public session of the Aug. 25 Springfield Board of Education meeting.
Muhammed Sharif of 200 Springfield Avenue said he could not get his children to and from school and requested district-provided transportation. A second commenter from the same address made a similar request and noted that the students cannot walk safely. Lisa Lee, who identified herself as working with Safe Routes to School, described best practices for walking distances and pedestrian safety. Paula Fine said there is no walking path by their home. Superintendent Dr. Goldberg commented in response to those remarks during the meeting; the transcript records his response but does not specify a district decision or next step on the request.
The comments were made during the open public session; the board did not take an immediate formal vote on transportation at that meeting. Parents and residents seeking district action should expect follow-up through the superintendent's office or at a subsequent board meeting.
