Hybrid School Models and How They Affect Transportation

It feels like there are no good answers to the situation we find ourselves in these days, and schools are feeling this particularly hard. While the health and safety of students will always be the number one priority, the responsibility to educate remains crucial to our society. 

In an attempt to balance these issues, some districts are considering hybrid schooling scenarios to limit the number of students in classrooms at one time. While this is a somewhat simple fix for social distancing, it places a large pressure on educators—and transportation professionals—to figure out logistics on a day-to-day basis. In addition to possibly keeping high school students at home for online classes, schools will have to create routes for elementary and middle school students on alternating days of the week. Add into the mix the possibility that many drivers may not return to work in the fall, and some districts are scrambling to be prepared for the worst, while hoping for the best.

School Bus Logistics has been working with districts in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, and Massachusetts to come up with routing plans to help prepare for what the fall brings. We can create scenarios for different transportation models so that administrators and school boards have the information they need to make quick decisions in response to changes from local and federal governments. 

If your district is looking for ways to ensure you’re prepared for the upcoming school year, we can help. From assistance with hybrid transportation scenarios to turn-key routing, our staff brings decades of experience to your team. Contact us today to learn more.