Meeting Excerpt: Durham Schools Tackle Bus Route Challenges

The board reviews transportation improvements, including optimized bus routes, better communication with drivers, new comfort areas, and ongoing recruitment. Principals report smoother student dismissals and praise recent changes. 3mins

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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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#DPSCommunity | DPS Board of Education Monthly Work Session | 8/14/25

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Bike Durham Advocacy, Old West Durham, Duke
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In This Video
  • Chair Umstead called the Durham Public Schools Board of Education work session to order.
  • Superintendent Lewis provided an update on transportation improvements, including route optimization, enhanced communication on bus referrals, new comfort areas for drivers, reopening a bus lot, and ongoing recruitment efforts.
  • Superintendent Lewis shared positive feedback from a year-round principal who praised recent improvements in transportation communication and smoother student dismissals.
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