Hopkins School Board Meetings March 25th, 2025
Transportation audit overview
Analysis of transportation operations and KPIs
Current bell time efficiency
Review of walk zones and no-bus zones
Proposed options for reducing transportation costs
Discussion of pay-to-ride system models
Feasibility of bell time adjustments (tier systems)
Impact of open enrollment ridership on district budget
Evaluation of current transportation policy 707
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
Your cost per student overall is $2,218. This is significantly higher than most districts within the state of Minnesota.
This is not saying that you believe they can walk to school, but more saying that they are not eligible for transportation.
We have about like eight buses which just make one trip to the high school. If you convert it into dollars, that's $800,000.
People (7)
AndreBoard ChairLeading the workshop, facilitating discussion on transportation audit findings.
Leading the workshop, facilitating discussion on transportation audit findings.
Mary Perry ReedSuperintendentFraming the $7 million budget reduction context and the need for transportation efficiency.
Framing the $7 million budget reduction context and the need for transportation efficiency.
Nikki PangrellDirector of Management Services, CESOProviding audit data and recommendations for transportation operational changes.
Providing audit data and recommendations for transportation operational changes.
Shannon ConnleyConsultant, CESOCo-presenting audit findings regarding KPIs and routing efficiency.
Co-presenting audit findings regarding KPIs and routing efficiency.
Terrell ChapandukaDirector of Business ServicesFacilitating communication between the district and the CESO audit team.
Facilitating communication between the district and the CESO audit team.
Naisha WilliamsAssistant Director of TransportationAssisting with data analysis and providing context on local routing challenges.
Assisting with data analysis and providing context on local routing challenges.
RossVice ChairEngaging in discussion regarding transportation policy 707.
Engaging in discussion regarding transportation policy 707.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- March 25th - Hopkins School Board Workshop
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Transportation policy currently under review for potential adjustments.