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Board approves resolution declaring transportation to some nonpublic schools impractical, offers payment-in-lieu option
Summary
The board approved a resolution declaring transportation impractical for several nonpublic schools for 2025-26 and offering payment in lieu of transportation; the packet cited costs of roughly $48,000 per bus and bell-schedule conflicts as reasons.
The board approved a resolution that, after considering statutory factors, declares transportation "impractical" for certain nonpublic schools for the 2025-2026 school year and offers parents payment in lieu of transportation. The packet and resolution text cite reasons including the small number of students requesting service on some routes, estimated incremental costs to the district (the resolution cites approximately $48,000 per additional bus per year) and conflicting bell schedules that would significantly extend district routes.
The resolution lists affected schools and named students in exhibits (Birchwood School of Hawken; Heritage Classical Academy; Holy Family School; Lawrence Upper School; Padua Franciscan High School; St. Barnabas; St. Ignatius High School). The board recorded the motion to approve the resolution as moved by Tish Kwiatkowski, seconded by Ellen Kramer, and carried 5-0. The packet directs district staff to notify parents and affected nonpublic schools of the determination and the option to accept payment in lieu of transportation under ORC 3327.02.
