Imaginary Board of Educationmeeting:

Member: I move that the board study the viability of contracting out district bus service.

Member: I second the motion.

President: I have a motion and a second, any discussion?

Member: In my opinion the board should look at any long term expenditure that might be trimmed without affecting classroom funding.

President: Roll call vote please.

 

VANDALIA — 

Nearly 30 bus drivers will lose their jobs this summer as Vandalia-Butler City Schools prepares to outsource busing to Cincinnati-based First Student Inc

On July 1, First Student will begin serving Valley View Local Schools under a 10-year contract.

Under the agreement, First Student will operate, maintain and manage all of the Germantown, Ohio-based district’s student transportation services.

First Student will install additional safety features on the district's school buses, including GPS, onboard digital video cameras and Child Check-Mate electronic reminder systems.Officials said First Student is currently interviewing district drivers to join its transportation team.

Apr 24, 2013 -COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus City School votes to end contract with First Student and votes to purchase 300 additional buses. Read more:

Milford schools:

Board Considers Changes To Transportation Contract

Since Milford restored busing in January, our transportation system has flowed very smoothly. We are fortunate to have so many quality drivers who provide safe passage for our students. The current system, however, is costly, and we are exploring changes to save money.

- See more at: http://www.milfordschools.org/districtNewsArticle.aspx?artID=487#sthash.IJdoF3RO.AmLmlBoP.dpuf

Paul Hunter paulhunter45177@gmail.com

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