Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Three new buses were received and have been moved into route duty for Kimball Public Schools.
Pictured, from left, are route and activity drivers Drew Rasmussen, Larry Pahl, Larry Sterling, Sherry Roberds, Karen Hottell, Kathleen Chapman and Brittney Cook, Dr. Owens and Fossand. Not pictured, driver Lorri Norberg.
Kimball Public Schools recently received three new route buses to replace aging vehicles.
The buses are expected to save the district about 50 percent in fuel costs as well as increase the safety and security of passengers, according to Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Owens.
In past years the district spent more money servicing buses that were due to be retired, so the district also expects savings in repairs and less down-time for repairs.
Director of Transportation, Gregg Fossand added that, due to the size of the new buses, drivers are not required to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
"I hope that in the future that will help with hiring and retaining drivers," Fossand said.
