For the 2009-2010 school year, the Sewanhaka Central High School District eliminated late bus service for all of its students. Even after the school district announced that there was a surplus from the 2008-2009 school year of several million dollars, the $150,000 needed to fund the late bus service was not to be restored by the school board.
Parents and taxpayers attended board meetings to plead their case to no avail. These same parents and taxpayers reached out to local state officials searching for assistance. Assistance came in the form of a $150,000 grant specifically for late bus service from the office of Senator Craig Johnson. I would like to thank Senator Johnson for responding to the needs and concerns of his constituents. Senator Johnson and his staff listened to taxpayers and found a solution.
Jennifer Stewart
