CCSD responds to school bus transfer problems

The following press release was issued by the Churchill County School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Sandra Sheldon.

On the first day of school, August 17th, a new schedule was put in place for the afternoon bus routes. This schedule provided that students be picked up from their elementary schools and taken to a transfer point to be loaded on the route bus for their trip home. This concept of a central transfer point failed miserably due to a multitude of factors both in and outside of the District’s control. Regrettably, students and staff were left standing outside in the sun for over an hour waiting for transfer buses to arrive. I have spoken with many parents regarding the situation yesterday. To those parents, and to those I was unable to speak to, I offer my deepest apology for the delay in the transfers and the situation that resulted from buses being delayed.

Today, I met with all principals and the Transportation Director to redesign the student pick up process at the end of the school day. Students will no longer be taken to a transfer location. They will be picked up at their school by their afternoon route bus and will be delivered to their designated drop off.

It is important that parents picking up their children by car after school stay clear of the bus pick-up site. It is essential that the buses have a clear path in exiting the parking lots to maintain their scheduled route.

We are confident that the problems experienced yesterday will not be repeated.