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Board seeks answers after 30-minute bus delay; transportation contract due for negotiation in 2028

Vernonia School District Board of Directors ยท November 13, 2025
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Summary

Board member Alicia Mahoney raised a roughly 30-minute bus delay with no parent notification; Superintendent Jim Helmen will follow up with Transportation lead Shelley Hennessy and report back. The transportation contract is scheduled for renegotiation in 2028.

Board member Alicia Mahoney asked about a recent bus route that experienced an approximately 30-minute delay and said parents received no notification. The written transportation report noted routes and operational details; Mahoney asked how the district notifies families during service disruptions. Superintendent Jim Helmen said he will meet with Transportation lead Shelley Hennessy and provide an update to the board next week.

The minutes also note that the district's transportation contract is slated for renegotiation in 2028, indicating the board and administration have a future contract milestone to consider when evaluating service performance and notification protocols.