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education2 years ago

JCPS Bus Driver Shortage Prompts Call for Federal Assistance and Parent Involvement

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky reported that all bus riders were dropped off at their stops by 7:13 p.m. on Tuesday, marking an improvement from previous transportation issues that caused delays of up to 9:58 p.m. JCPS had canceled classes for a week due to these problems, but students have now returned to school. The district has implemented a new "Return to School" website to assist parents and is seeking forgiveness for missed days to avoid extending the school year.

via WDRB|
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education2 years ago

Navigating the JCPS Bus Route: Our Experience Revealed

Jefferson County Public Schools' new transportation plan faced significant challenges on the first day of school, leading to class cancellations for six days. A test drive of one bus route revealed that the assigned routes were nearly impossible to complete on time. The drivers faced confusing or incorrect directions, missing or illegible street signs, and limited opportunities for U-turns. The test drive also highlighted the inefficiencies of the route, with students arriving late at multiple schools. The afternoon shift showed that following an experienced driver's route improved efficiency, but traffic delays and other variables still caused significant delays. Overall, the test drive concluded that many of the routes were unrealistic to complete within the allotted time, and even without students or major problems, the test drive experienced repeated lateness and stress.

via 89.3 WFPL News Louisville|
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education2 years ago

"JCPS Enhances Bus Transportation for Students"

JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) in Louisville, Kentucky, has made improvements to its bus transportation system after facing challenges on the first day of school. The school district implemented short-term fixes, including contracting with Miller Transportation for additional buses and drivers, adding more employees to the hotline, providing alternative transportation for students who boarded the wrong bus, introducing an app to track bus locations, and increasing staff at bus compounds. These measures resulted in a smoother transportation process, with only 17 students remaining on buses at 7:15 p.m. JCPS superintendent Marty Pollio commended the efforts and looks forward to welcoming high school students back on Monday.

via WAVE 3|
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