REMARKS
Academic and family impact of school transportation issues
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Council Member Rita Joseph outlines the broader consequences of unreliable school transportation on academic performance and family life.
- Each minute of missed class time represents a lost opportunity for learning and growth
- Transportation delays disrupt family schedules, affecting parents' work and other responsibilities
- Some families are forced to pay out-of-pocket for alternative transportation
- Reimbursement delays for rideshare services add further financial strain on affected families
Rita Joseph
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The impact on academic performance is undeniable.
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Each missed minute in the classroom is a lost opportunity for learning and growth.
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The impact of these failures extend beyond missed class.
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Bus service delays disrupt families affecting work schedules and putting unnecessary burdens on parents juggling numerous responsibilities.
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In many cases, families are forced to pay for alternative transportation service out of pocket, only to face rideshare reimbursement delays adding further financial strain.
