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District presents 2025–26 transportation plan with $686,800 budget and equity focus
Summary
Director of MOT presented the 2025–26 transportation plan highlighting equity for priority populations, specialized support for students with disabilities, a $686,837 annual expenditure plan, and an estimated state reimbursement near 60%; the district currently lists four regular bus drivers and one substitute.
Director of Maintenance of Transportation (MOT) presented the district’s 2025–26 transportation plan, emphasizing safe home‑to‑school service for priority populations including special‑needs students and low‑income English learners. The plan details core service categories, specialized door‑to‑door transportation for students with IEPs, driver training and coordination with regional SELPA teams.
Budget figures presented showed classified salaries at $413,732.28, benefits at $92,776.74, books and supplies at $19,764.64, and services/operations around $160,557.40 for a total near $686,837.66; staff said state reimbursement is estimated at about 60% for 2025–26. Trustees asked about bus deliveries and driver staffing; the director said new buses are expected by June or July and the district currently employs four regular drivers and one substitute.
"The 2025,26 expenditure plan, classified salaries was 413,732 with 28¢... a total of 686,837 with 6¢," the director said as he reviewed budget line items. Trustees thanked staff and raised questions about reimbursement caps and year‑to‑year variability in state support.
