Nampa School District addresses bussing problems [Video]

NAMPA, Idaho — Following a challenging first day of school marked by significant bussing issues, the Nampa School District has moved promptly to address concerns and implement new solutions. Parents reported delays, lost children and confusion over routes.

In response, district trustees have outlined a comprehensive plan to resolve these problems. Key measures include.

• Ensuring all transfer buses are on time. Secondary routes leave on time.
• Tagging all elementary students. Color coding students to the bus.
• Manifest with checklist. Students not on a manifest returns to school.
• Increased access to gps so they can see all buses in real time.
• Increase phone lines and a command center to assist in call volume.
• Better communication on loading when students are on the bus.
• Review communication and procedures with school.
• Reassigned staff to assist phones and transportation team

The district assures parents that they are listening to every concern and are doing everything possible to ensure students are safe during pickup and drop-off and hope that …