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The Jerome School District canceled classes for two days due to significant transportation issues affecting student safety. Parents faced severe frustration as many students were left stranded after school hours due to a newly redesigned bus routing system. The district announced that only registered students with confirmed routes will use buses starting the week of August 25, while also introducing new walking zones and designated drop-off areas for enhanced safety and management. A meeting is set for parents to discuss these pressing transportation concerns.
Jerome, ID – The Jerome School District canceled classes for two days, August 21 and 22, due to significant bus transportation issues affecting students’ ability to commute safely. With a newly redesigned routing system and an increase in student bus riders from 950 to 1,300, the adjustments led to widespread confusion and frustration among parents.
Reports indicated that students were left stranded until after 6:30 p.m. on multiple occasions, well beyond the end of the school day. Many parents were driven to express their discontent, labeling the situation as an “absolute fiasco.” This led to long lines of cars forming outside schools, as parents opted to drive their children rather than rely on the malfunctioning bus system.
To address the ongoing issues, starting the week of August 25, only registered students with confirmed bus routes will be allowed to use the buses. Students who do not have confirmed routes will remain at school until their parents can pick them up. This decision aims to enhance safety and ensure accurate management of transportation.
In an effort to streamline bus services and provide clarity, the district is calling parents to confirm addresses and ridership information. Parents are advised that no new riders will be added during this initial week as the focus is on establishing routines for existing students. One report indicated that a third-grader was disqualified from bus service due to inconsistencies in registration, despite being confirmed as registered for bus transport. The district has yet to explain the abrupt changes in student eligibility for bus services.
In addition to transportation changes, the Jerome School District has introduced a new walking zone of half a mile around schools, with exceptions near major road crossings around Jerome High School, extending that zone to a mile. Updated bus routes and stops can be accessed through the district’s official website, where parents are encouraged to stay informed.
There are also modifications in student pick-up and drop-off patterns, including designated zones and adjustments to traffic lanes at various schools. For example, Horizon Elementary School requests that parents utilize the designated drop-off/wait lanes when delivering their children or park appropriately if they need to leave their vehicles in designated areas.
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, at 6 p.m. at the district office, where stakeholders can discuss the transportation issues further. This meeting presents an opportunity for parents to voice their concerns and seek clarification from district officials as they navigate these recent challenges in school transportation.
The schools resumed classes on August 25, with new protocols in place to enhance the safety and efficiency of the bus service in the Jerome area. The district continues to work diligently to resolve the transportation issues and make necessary adjustments to support the student body effectively.
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