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Transportation supervisor reports steady ridership and concerns about bus bullying; SB 6260 could change bus depreciation
Summary
Transportation Supervisor Jack Denison told the board student ridership holds at about 900 combined morning and afternoon trips, that bullying on buses is being addressed through staff training, and that Senate Bill 6260 would alter bus depreciation schedules for C and D buses from 13 to 15 years if enacted.
Transportation Supervisor Jack Denison reported that student ridership remains steady "at about 900 combined for the morning and afternoon routes," and that the department is actively training two new drivers with plans for more training over the summer. Denison said staff are addressing on-bus bullying through definitions, staff training, and monthly meetings while coordinating with district liaisons for McKinney-Vento students.
Denison also flagged Senate Bill 6260, which "if passed, would change the depreciation schedule for C and D buses from 13 to 15 years and change the electric bus depreciation amount," noting that the change would affect transportation funding and replacement planning if it becomes law.
