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Boards flag transportation and staffing as biggest hurdles for Raider Athletics co-op
Summary
Board members focused on logistical issues—late dismissals, staffing for shuttles, and vehicle choices—saying transportation is the primary obstacle to expanded middle‑school participation and consistent travel procedures.
River Valley and New Buffalo board members pressed athletic directors on how to improve transportation for the joint Raider Athletics program, calling logistics the biggest obstacle to expanded participation.
Colby Caid said managing dismissal and recruiting staff willing to work only short athletic windows has been difficult; initial solutions included a van and shuttle trips that run back and forth between sites. Matt Johnson told the boards that early release is sensitive because "students receive meaningful instruction through the end of the school day," so routine early dismissals are avoided but sometimes necessary for athletics.
Board members asked whether game start times could be adjusted to allow more warm‑up time and whether consolidated weekly transportation coordination could be improved. Directors said the issue affects scheduling for any proposal to add middle school girls basketball for 2026–27 and middle school cross country for 2027–28, and noted that temporary solutions have included staff driving students and using the district's 3:05 bus when available.
