The Deptford Township Board of Education announced on Monday that it has rescinded its plan to stop offering free buses for students who live within two and two…
"After careful consideration, the recommendation and decision to rescind the transportation plan for the 2024-2025 school year has been made. Deptford Township Schools will continue courtesy transportation to the individual buildings that have received it in the past."
stop offering free buses for students who live within two and two and a half miles away from their schoolsannounced its plan for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year which included reducing the number of bus stops and students transported to and from each school., the school district superintendent Kevin Kanauss said the Board of Education met with administration that same day and discussed the feedback they received following their initial announcement.
"After careful consideration, the recommendation and decision to rescind the transportation plan for the 2024-2025 school year has been made. Deptford Township Schools will continue courtesy transportation to the individual buildings that have received it in the past," Kanauss said in the letter.
"I understand the budgetary aspect. I understand the legality of it but at the end of the day, it's the safety of the kids," Cheryl Cliver, a parent, said.It also said while they are maintaining courtesy busing, they need to be mindful of the number of stops and resources they are using. Therefore, the length of the bus rides may increase for students.
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