Margy Salguera emphasizes the pressing need for transportation solutions for families at Emerson Elementary, highlighting how essential school attendance is for student success.
Salguera noted, 'A lot of our families are living in poverty and they don't have enough for the bus passes. I gave a bus pass to a family because they recently lost their job and they had to sell their car, but they were too embarrassed to tell us.' This illustrates the personal impact of transportation issues on attendance.
The current contract with Zum only serves special education students, leaving many families to manage transportation alone, which can create significant barriers to attendance.
With limited options for transportation, Salguera and school leaders are advocating for expanded bus pass programs for elementary students, stressing how it could improve school attendance significantly.
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