STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board this week approved a change in bus service for the coming year.
The district currently contracts with Harlow’s bus service, but their service has been under scrutiny the past year due to several issues.
Last year, Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt said the bus company had not been fulfilling their contract obligation of 25 routes for the school year.
Harlow’s told the board Monday night they had hired six drivers and two office staff to make sure they provide the district with safe proficient drivers.
However, the Business Office and Transportation Committee recommend that the Board accept the proposal from Dakota Bus and direct the Superintendent and Business Manager to finalize the contract for subsequent Board approval.
The contract with Dakota Bus will cost the district less by just over $202,000.
The board approved the request.
