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District presents proposed 2025–26 bell times, says three-tier bus plan could save ~$800,000
Summary
Magnolia ISD staff proposed 2025–26 bell times (HS 7:15–2:30; Intermediate/JH 8:00–3:15; Elementary 8:40–3:55) and advised that moving to a three-tiered transportation system could save about $800,000 and eliminate roughly 10 routes.
District transportation staff presented proposed bell times and a plan to move to a three-tiered routing system for 2025–26 that staff said would reduce costs and routing inefficiencies.
Chief Support Services Officer Joe Dives reported proposed daily bell times for 2025–26 (High School 7:15–2:30; Intermediate/Junior High 8:00–3:15; Elementary 8:40–3:55). Mr. Dives said shifting to a three‑tier system — high school as tier one, intermediate and junior high as tier two, and elementary as tier three — would "Save $800,000 in the operating budget," eliminate approximately 10 routes, reduce mileage and backtracking on routes, and reduce overtime costs.
The presentation was described as the result of district ThoughtExchange engagement; the minutes do not record a formal board vote on the bell times at this meeting. If the board pursues the timetable, staff will need to publish finalized bell times, route maps, and any changes to bus assignments.
