Parents press district to model bus routes and ride times if reconfiguration proceeds

Several parents described complex daily routines that could be affected by a change to separate elementary and middle schools. One parent said her children currently board buses that start as early as 6:54 a.m., travel to Daniel Boone High School and then to Ridge View for an 8:00 a.m. start; she asked whether reconfiguration would add a third stop or longer ride times. Parents described logistical challenges of simultaneous start times for elementary, middle and high school siblings.

Superintendent Boyd said transportation staff (Dr. Adams) would be asked to draw proposed routes and model the number of buses, stop counts and likely ride times if the board directed the district to proceed to a proposal. "They'll be prepared and waiting for us to say do a proposal, draw the routes," Boyd said, noting that the district views bus routing as a significant planning task and part of impact analysis.