Assistant Superintendent David Bridal told the board longer bus rides reflect a national driver shortage, increased ridership including nonpublic students, and a push to run fuller buses; he said most routes now run 45–55 minutes but staff expect improvements.

District staff presented data showing about 81,000 miles driven and an estimated cost of $2.53 per mile; staff proposed a 40‑mile radius limit for non‑district users, rental or mileage fees, and consolidation of trips. Board members discussed fairness, notice to partners and driver shortages; no decision was recorded.

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The sprawling Circle K convenience store network is building up its EV charging profile in the US and around the world.

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The board approved a resolution to allow the SOEP Council to advertise and receive bids to buy 20 school buses. District leaders described route tiering and van routes that reduced routes from 71 to 61, said driver hires remain a challenge, and presented three‑year fuel and maintenance savings estimates.

Panel reviews driver shortage solutions and critical funding allocations in Minnesota's transportation bill.

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Transportation model changes reduce bus fleet and adjust school start times for efficiency.

District transportation staff told the board they operate 72 routes (161 runs), are short five drivers, and have 38 special-education routes (25 with an aide). Staff outlined steps to improve route communications, an exception-request process, and tracking via the Zoom (routing) system, and acknowledged limits such as only seven air-conditioned bus