As the Atascadero USD's head of transportation, Louise Mayhew calls bus routes a "luxury" and not a requirement;
This is the same woman that told me my 12-yr-old daughter (at the time) would have to do what we did when we were kids and "walk" to school. 7 miles round trip. I never had to walk 3 1/2 miles to school, and I would never expect my child to. Not barefoot and not in the snow either, you idiot. AUSD could have handled this differently. Someone is not doing their job.
Personally, I think Louise should invest in some of these - and possibly pedal around in one herself. I'd be happy to do my part. I get that we are under some very severe budget cuts. I understand fully, as a citizen and a parent that bus lines had to be cut. However, choose your words wisely woman. We are all spread very thin here, and let's face it, your job sucks, but guess what? So does mine sometimes, but I do it - and I do it pretty damn well, because I have families and kids that rely on me and need me. So do you, however, you make a hell of a lot more money than I do. Maybe you could start by giving ample warning before pulling the rug out from parents and kids who need to get to school but can't. Oh say, maybe sooner than TWO DAYS before the school year begins?
A lot of us are not able to get our kids to and from school. Whether it be because we don't have a running car, or work the swing shift and other odd hours, or are disabled. I would gladly pay to have my daughter ride the bus, and most districts are resorting to this to keep their lines running. AUSD and Ms. Mayhew dropped the ball on this one, and to add insult - they are completely apathetic about it. For a fair and balanced view on the story, as if you care....click here
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