Fresno Unified may have finally found a working solution to a monthslong problem that’s caused hundreds of students at Computech Middle School to arrive late to class everyday — even while special education staff say they’re still waiting for the district to find a sustainable solution to their similar transportation issues.
As of Friday, all but one bus to the STEM magnet school of roughly 800 students in southwest Fresno was on time according to district officials, following the implementation of new routes on Feb. 6.
Before, over 200 students on average were arriving anywhere from two to 30 minutes late Monday through Friday.
“I couldn’t be more happy with how things have transitioned. I’m sad it took so long,” said Trustee Keshia Thomas, who represents the Edison region of the district where Computech is located.
District leaders met with the bus drivers’ union and other staff to adjust routes to Computech in late January, which were then implemented this Monday. The adjusted routes are expected to solve much of the problem for Computech students.
“Everybody was able to work together for the greater good,” Thomas added, mentioning labor unions, bus drivers, and district leadership by name. “I’m very happy with that. And I just want to keep doing it.”
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