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A note from the superintendent on bus stops and schedules

September 7, 2010

Dear parents,

Over the past few days we have received many concerns from families regarding changes to the transportation routing and bus stops for the 2010-11 school year. The changes were based on community suggestions in recent years to consolidate stops and ask students to walk farther to them in an effort to save money and reduce travel time. Yet, the bus stops announced on September 1 have caused enough people affected by the change to voice concerns that we have taken quite seriously. One thing should be clear to everyone in the BC community: we will not compromise student safety. So, over the next few weeks we will be reviewing and modifying student bus stops wherever appropriate.

During these next few weeks, many routes and stops will be changed to ensure the safest possible pick-ups and most appropriate placements for students and neighborhoods. As changes are determined, families will be contacted. In the mean time, we ask that you assist us by being patient and continuing to use the stops posted on September 1 until given notice of a new location.


Should you wish to provide us with more feedback and suggestions regarding this process please feel free to contact Al Karam, Director of Transportation, karaatr@bcsd.neric.org.

We thank you for your support and assistance in this endeavor.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael D. Tebbano
Superintendent

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