The Final Report - Malcolm Shabazz City High School, Madison WI

Decision Item #30:BUSSING 2.0 MILE RADIUS (cont.)Anticipated Savings:No High school routes are projected to be effected or eliminated.(cont.)The majority of elementary bussing routes are created due to hazards, notas a result of distance. This is why the change in mileage radius impactsfew routes.Student Impact:Elimination of bus routes not required by law reduces the number ofstudents bussed to school by the District. The fact that MMSD has beenserving additional students through these 12 routes has created anexpectation for both students and parents that bussing will be available onthese routes for students going forward.Strategic Priorities: NATaking bussing away from these students is likely to have a negativepolitical impact from parents who must now find alternate means oftransportation for their children. Additionally, it is possible for theelementary routes that parents may file hazard grievances with the schooldistrict in attempts to reinstate the bus routes due to unusual hazardsexisting. Currently, no hazards are on file for the routed selected to beeliminated.Board Priorities:Effectiveness:NANARedundancies orAvailability of theService Elsewhere: In some situations is possible for students, especially middle schoolstudents, to utilize Madison Metro bussing as an alternate means oftransportation to school. The District currently supplies students qualifyingfor need with Madison Metro Bus tickets. Accessing Madison Metroservices could be difficult for some students depending on their proximityto these routes.Service Delivery:No impact.Virchow, Krause & Co. LLP Page 137March 11, 2002