Key points to know:
  • The District is focused on improving student attendance, which leads to more students successfully graduating.
  • The Transportation Expansion Workgroup, comprised of parents/guardians, students, teachers, transportation team members, administration, before/after school providers, and community members is seeking your feedback regarding expanding transportation services for students.
  • Changes to school/program start and end times will be required as a result of the expansion.
  • The primary goal is to expand ridership eligibility for students in grades 9-12 and for students attending magnet programs, while limiting increased financial demand for the District. 

Response needed by 4:30 P.M., Jan. 7, 2021
Your feedback is needed on a proposed plan to expand bus eligibility for high school students and those attending magnet schools. The expansion would require SPS to add a third tier to its transportation operation schedule, resulting in changes to school start/end times for the 2021-2022 school year. 

The proposed three-tier structure must include a 60 minute gap between tiers in order for drivers to finish delivering students in one tier and begin the next tier on time. Estimated start and end times for each of the proposed options are provided below.

Tier 1: Middle schools/K-8 schools and some programs - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tier 2: High schools, some elementary schools, and BASE - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tier 3: Remaining elementary schools, some programs and early childhood - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tier 1: High schools, some elementary schools and BASE - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tier 2: Remaining elementary schools and some programs - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tier 3: Middle schools/K-8 schools, some programs and early childhood - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Your feedback is needed on the options. Click on the SURVEY button below before 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7.
Please note: The information provided is considered to be true and correct as of 12-16-20. Changes in circumstances may require adjustments to be made.
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