Wednesday, August 13, 2003
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Wednesday, August 13, 2003 |
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Statement from school board Bus stops change while keeping student safety first Offering the safest and most reliable transportation for all students is the number one priority of the Fayette County School System's transportation department. Faced with cuts from the state for transportation funding, as well as the addition of two new schools both this year and last to the route roster, the school system found it had no choice but to expand the distance between bus stops from three-tenths of a mile to one-half mile. Also, provided there are walking paths and/or sidewalks, bus stops are now more than a half-mile from a school. Due to the size of the county, the number of students and schools, coupled with budget cuts from the state, the change in distance was needed to continue to provide safe and timely service to the more than 13,000 students who ride buses daily. While changes had to be instituted to accommodate budget decreases and growth, the safety of students will not be compromised. The school system apologizes to its parents and students if this change causes difficulty. The transportation staff will continue to look at the routes and make changes as necessary. The school system appreciates the community's understanding as parents and staff work through these issues together. The change was brought before the board of education at a called meeting on June 2 and was presented as part of the proposed budget for 2003-2004.
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