I'm writing for information regarding most effective approach to getting a public school bus transportation policy changed. Effective August 2014, the Seminole Public School System in Florida instituted a policy which makes students residing within 2 miles of the school ineligible for bus transportation. We are one of the families impacted and I'd like to know what can be done to change the policy.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Kindly,
Marisol Martinez
Hi Marisol, and thanks for contacting CTB. I was away from my office for several days so have not beenn able to respond until now.
Attempting to achieve a transportation policy change probably will be difficult unless several families in your immediate neighborhood also join you in requesting either a change in policy or an exception to policy; or unless your child(ren) qualifies for reasonable accommodation because of a handicap. So I suggest first that you canvas your neighbors to see who might be willing to join in submitting a request, and make certain that all of you have consensus about a reasonable solution. You might ask everyone to sign a letter of request. Then ask for a meeting with the school district''s transportation director to make certain the problem and need are understood, and to work together to find a solution that the transportation director can support.
Note that I have checked several "competencies" that may or may not help your planning. Your issue is pretty straightforward and the above process represents a good approach. I hope this is helpful.