Fw: Board to Discuss Multi-Tier Bus Scheduling on Thursday

[Suzan Antin]

 FYI - this came from central office staff this afternoon -  see the links for proposed changes to the school day schedule.

 

 

                                    

After receiving feedback from parents and staff at community forums last week, the Guilford County Board of Education will discuss multi-tier bus scheduling during its meeting on Thursday.

 

Staff will present two bus scheduling options to the board for consideration. One of the options has been shared previously during the board’s retreat in January and at community forums. The second option was developed by staff to address some of the concerns expressed by the public about the proposal.

 

The two multi-tier bus scheduling options are being proposed as a way to reduce transportation operating costs and increase efficiency. The potential savings from using a multi-tier schedule for all traditional schools is estimated between $1.1 million and $1.8 million.

 

Both options would allow the Transportation Department to remove about 40 to 60 buses from service and increase the district’s efficiency rating by 3.8 to 5.6 percent. School day start and end times would change for some schools under both proposals.

 

We’ve also created a new web page to help present the information more clearly to employees, parents and the public. I hope you’ll take a moment to review the options presented. For more information about the two multi-tier bus scheduling options to be presented to the board, including a side-by-side comparison, click here. As GCS employees, we want to make sure you receive this information first. As always, you may share any feedback you have at feed...@gcsnc.com.

 

I also want to note that in addition to feedback about bus schedules and other potential budget cuts, many of you are asking us, “When will it stop? We’re tired of cutting education!” Well, we’re tired of it, too. That’s why our Board, superintendent, parents, and other partners are telling our Governor, state legislators and other elected officials to “fund schools first.” We’ll keep you informed as those efforts continue.

 

 

 

 

should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336-370-2323.