Last school year, the bus fleet for Waterville Central School District logged 232,000 miles.
WCS Transportation Supervisor Ethan Ostrander explained to the Waterville Board of Education last week the steps taken to get students to and from where they need to be.
He also talked about the potential changes needed when e-buses become mandatory.
Ostrander said the department has 28 employees, including 16 regular drivers.
On average, 600 kids a day ride the buses to school and events.
Buses are inspected every six months by the state Department of Transportation, which employs high standards for a bus to remain on the road.
Waterville has a 90 percent passing rate, Ostrander said.
The fleet make up is 16 large buses, six small buses, two buses that can accommodate wheelchairs and a Chevy Suburban.
Daily trips include transporting students within the district to the Elementary or Junior-Senior High schools, taking students to other districts for programs, and after-school trips for sports.
Last year, Ostrander said, the drivers did 300 extra trips.
Purchases of new buses are timed to keep the debt payments steady.
Last year the district bought one more than planned because of the mandate that all new buses in 2027 have to be e-buses.
Although Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering moving the 2027 mandate to later, Districts are looking at ...