School bus policy changes Effective January 2010 Kaua‘i Due to the continuing budget challenges faced by the DOE and escalating student transportation costs, the distance a student in grades six to 12 must reside from school in order to qualify
School bus
policy changes
Effective January 2010
Kaua‘i
Due to the continuing budget challenges faced by the DOE and escalating student transportation costs, the distance a student in grades six to 12 must reside from school in order to qualify for public school bus service will be increased from one mile to one-and-a-half miles. Maps showing the new walk-out distance for schools were distributed to schools last month and are available on the DOE website. Approximately 150 Kaua‘i students will be affected. Motorists are reminded to drive carefully and to slow down especially in school zones.
New school bus fare for one-way is 75 cents (up from 35 cents) and $60 for a quarterly pass (increased from $31.50).
School meal prices
Effective January 2010
Kaua‘i
New meal prices (approved by the BOE on July 16, 2009). Regular student breakfast will cost 95 cents, up from 35 cents, and reduced price student breakfast increased from 20 cents to 30 cents. Lunch will cost $2.20, up from $1.25 and reduced price lunch increased from 20 cents to 40 cents.
The 2009 Legislature amended the law on how school meal prices for students are to be determined (Act 26). The new law requires the DOE to charge students at least half the cost of preparing the meals.
