The Shirley School District in Van Buren County has announced the temporary suspension of Monday bus transportation for its ACES program, citing ongoing bus driver availability problems and concerns about student behavior aboard school buses.
The decision affects families who rely on school-provided transportation for the Monday ACES program. According to the district’s announcement, the suspension will remain in effect until after Christmas break.
In a message to parents and guardians, the district stated: “Due to ongoing challenges with bus driver availability and some concerns regarding student behavior on our buses, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend Monday bus transportation for our ACES program until after Christmas break.”
Bus Driver Shortages and Student Behavior Concerns
The district identified 2 factors behind the decision: ongoing challenges with bus driver availability, and concerns about student behavior on school buses.
The district did not identify specific behavioral incidents or disciplinary actions in the portion of the announcement available to ArkansasRadio.com, and it did not say how many students or families will be affected.
What the Suspension Means for Parents
The decision specifically affects Monday bus transportation for students in the ACES program. The announcement does not indicate that regular school-day bus routes are being discontinued or that transportation on other days is affected.
Parents and guardians who depend on Monday ACES transportation should contact the school district to confirm pickup arrangements and ask whether other transportation options are available.
When Will Bus Transportation Resume?
The district says the suspension is expected to continue until after Christmas break, but an exact date for restoring Monday ACES transportation was not provided. Families are encouraged to watch official Shirley School District communications for updates.
ArkansasRadio.com will continue following this story. For more information, contact the Shirley School District at shirleybluedevils.org.
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Source: Shirley School District announcement to families
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