Schools determine whether or not to stay open based on the roads and weather conditions, with each district having its own inclement weather policy and decision-making process.
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Kenton County Schools to acquire eight new buses, aiming for updated fleet
Kenton County Schools have approved a $1.5 million contract to lease eight new 84-passenger buses from the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association, which will be paid in 10 annual installments, allowing the district to keep the fleet updated and reduce costs on equipment and repairs.
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Walton-Verona Schools mulling school bus purchaseÂ
A new school bus purchase may be in the Walton-Verona Independent Schools future. The potential addition to the bus fleet was discussed during Thursday’s regular school board session. “What I’m requesting is an additional bus purchase,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Transportation Manager Chris Schadler said. “When the bus that we ordered last year arrives, this year […]
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Boone school district searching for bus drivers
Boone County Schools recently held an open house to fill vacancies in its transportation department. The school system is the third-largest district in the Commonwealth. Bob Barrix, director of transportation for Boone County Schools, said they take around 85% of the district’s 21,000 students to and from school daily, and he expects more parents will […]