INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Board of School Commissioners approved a recommendation to move some high school students to IndyGo as their primary mode of transportation to and from school. The vote is part of a larger effort to shift student transportation for the 2021–22 school year.
“This decision didn’t happen overnight. There has been a tremendous amount of research, conversation and many options generated,” said Evan Hawkins, Board president. “I appreciate the thought that’s gone into scaling the IndyGo partnership. While change isn’t always easy, this will be good for the district and our students.”
In addition to the shifts to IndyGo that will move approximately 600 selected students off IPS yellow buses, approved by the Board, the district will also implement walk zones at all schools — moving an additional 2,000 students off district transportation.
The changes have been made to help reduce the budget. IPS currently spends double the amount per pupil in transportation costs than other urban school districts, in large part due to the school choice model.
IPS will communicate with families affected by the changes.
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