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education2 years ago

JCPS Bus Drivers Demand Respect and Fair Compensation

Over 140 bus drivers for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky called out, resulting in the cancellation of 123 bus routes. The drivers are frustrated with the lack of discipline on the buses and being subjected to verbal abuse. JCPS has made efforts to address the discipline issues, but the problems persist. Discussions have taken place at JCPS School Board meetings regarding student behavior and potential solutions, such as long-term suspensions or removals from bus services. The superintendent is open to exploring these options, while some principals have implemented the discipline code's 20-day bus suspension option to address bus fights.

via WAVE 3|
#bus-drivers#discipline-problems#education
education2 years ago

JCPS Bus Driver Shortage Leads to Monday Route Cancellations

JCPS (Jefferson County Public Schools) in Louisville, Kentucky, canceled over 100 bus routes on Monday after 143 bus drivers called out sick, nearly a quarter of the district's drivers. The sick out is part of a protest against a lack of student discipline and long bus routes. Parents were left scrambling to find alternative transportation for their children, with some resorting to using Uber. The ongoing driver shortage has caused consistent delays and disruptions in getting students to school. JCPS officials have apologized for the inconvenience and stated that absences will be excused for students affected by the canceled routes.

via WDRB|
#bus-drivers#education#jcps
education2 years ago

"JCPS Bus Driver Shortage Continues: More Callouts Expected"

Nearly 90 bus drivers from Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) called out on Friday, causing delays in bus routes. The drivers are protesting against a lack of student discipline and long bus routes. JCPS has been facing consistent driver shortages this school year, resulting in delays of up to three to four hours. The bus drivers' union president expects more call-outs on Monday. JCPS officials are working on implementing changes, including an online referral system, to address the drivers' concerns.

via WDRB|
#bus-drivers#call-out#education
education2 years ago

Nationwide Bus Driver Shortage Disrupts School Districts' Instructional Time

The West Shore School District in Pennsylvania is facing transportation issues due to a lack of bus drivers, which will result in a loss of instructional time for students. While efforts are being made to hire and train more drivers, the district has implemented remote learning days and adjusted pick-up and drop-off times. Parents will be notified of any changes, and they have the option to drop off and pick up their children.

via PennLive|
#bus-drivers#education#instructional-time
education2 years ago

Bus Chaos in Howard County: First Day of School Disrupted by Delays and No-Shows

The first day of school in Howard County, Maryland was marred by multiple issues with the district's bus system, causing delays and some students to miss class. Over 200 buses trying to exit the same bus lot created a bottleneck, and some bus numbers did not match what families were given. Dismissal was also affected, with buses having to double back and cover extra routes. As a result, as many as 19 schools and 10 routes were impacted. The bus contractor, Zum Transportation, has made adjustments to address some of the issues.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#education#first-day-of-school#howard-county
education2 years ago

Beshear Urges Action on JCPS Bus Issues Amidst School Closure Concerns

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is reluctant to call a special session to address the transportation issues that led to school closures in Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). Republican lawmakers had called for a special session to address the "epic failure" that caused JCPS to cancel school for six days. Beshear argues that the legislators themselves are partly to blame for underfunding public transportation, resulting in a shortage of bus drivers. While acknowledging the need for corrections, Beshear believes that special sessions require extensive preparation and cost taxpayers $600,000.

via WDRB|
#education#jcps#school-closures
education2 years ago

JCPS Cancels School in Louisville for Thursday and Friday

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) in Kentucky has canceled school for the rest of the week due to significant transportation issues on the first day. Superintendent Marty Pollio called it a "transportation disaster" and apologized. The district will use the next four days to fix issues with the new transportation plan to ensure student and staff safety. All extracurricular activities are also canceled. The school days will be treated as traditional snow days, with no non-traditional instruction. JCPS employees will practice their routes to become more familiar with their runs and stops.

via Courier Journal|
#education#jcps#marty-pollio
education2 years ago

JCPS Parents Express Frustration as New Bus Routes Cause Late Homecomings

On the first day of school, some Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) students in Louisville, Kentucky, didn't arrive home until almost 10 p.m. due to new bus routes and school start times. JCPS cut over 100 bus routes to address a driver shortage and completely overhauled its transportation system, resulting in delays and frustrations for families. The district apologized and acknowledged the need for adjustments to reduce wait times. Parents expressed anger and frustration, with some buses not showing up in the morning and afternoon, leaving children stranded. JCPS officials anticipate it will take a few weeks to resolve the transportation issues.

via WDRB|
#bus-routes#delays#education