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2009-02-26: School bus fee for 2009-2010 school year

As part of its recommended budget, the School Committee voted to implement a school bus fee for the 2009-2010 school year. The Committee agreed to charge a $180 annual bus fee to students in grade K-6 who live 2 miles or less from their school and to ALL students in grades 7-12. This fee structure is in line with most of our surrounding and peer districts.

As a consequence of this decision, the School Committee has proposed changes to its Student Transportation Policy (EEAA) to become effective July 1, 2009. Citizens who wish to review the current and proposed wording of this policy are encouraged to view them online at http://www.wayland.k12.ma.us/district/district_info/school_committee/policy/contents.htm (temporarily unavailable as of this writing) or visit the Superintendent’s office. Wayland residents and other interested parties are encouraged to offer spoken and/or written comments and reactions to the School Committee regarding the proposed policy changes during the public comment period at our meetings on March 12 and 23. At the March 23rd meeting, it is the intent of the School Committee to take action on the revisions to Policy EEAA.

Our upcoming meeting schedule is as follows (all meetings begin at 7:00pm). Please note that meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
  • Monday, March 2: Town Building, second floor (brief meeting to finalize our capital request)
  • Thursday, March 12: Town Building, second floor (location tentative)
  • Monday, March 23: Town Building, first floor large hearing room (location tentative) - Annual Budget Hearing
The full schedule is here.

Thank you for your attention,
Wayland School Committee
www.waylandschoolcommittee.org

The Committee welcomes community input by phone, email, letter,
and attendance at public meetings and forums (schedule).


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