More Students to Receive Transportation in 2016-17
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Nearly every student in the Neenah Joint School District who lives more than two miles from school will be eligible for transportation in 2016-17 following a policy change by the Board of Education at its March 1 meeting.
The previous policy did not provide transportation for those students living within Neenah city limits and attending schools within the city. The policy was adopted as part of a budget cut several years ago.
However, Board of Education unanimously agreed to reinstate the policy that provides transportation for any student living within the city and more than two miles from school. The change will primarily affect middle and high school students who live in Neenah on the opposite side of the city from their schools. Most elementary students live within two miles of their school or reside outside of the city and are already eligible for transportation.
The change is expected to result in five additional bus routes at a cost of $110,000 to the District. The amount was included in a 2016-17 balanced budget framework provided to the Board on Feb. 16.
Students who opt to attend an elementary school other than their assigned school or who attend Alliance Charter Elementary are not eligible for transportation. Open enrolled students who reside in other districts are also not eligible.
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