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Direct impact of policy changes on families
The Brunswick School Board is moving forward with a major overhaul of Transportation Policy EE. The proposal increases walking distances for Pre-K–5 students from 0.5 to 0.75 miles. This will head to a second reading in June. #BrunswickME... https://meetingwatch.org/me/brunswick/school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch
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Board's refusal to include safety safeguards
At the 5/13 meeting, the Brunswick School Board rejected an amendment that would have required the district to notify Public Works about roads used by student walkers. Despite safety concerns, the board moved the policy forward 8-1... https://meetingwatch.org/me/brunswick/school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch
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Alerting residents to upcoming critical vote
Brunswick School Board Update: A major overhaul to transportation policy—including more walking and fewer bus stops—passed its first reading 8-1 on May 13. A final vote is set for the June meeting. Residents should prepare to weigh in... https://meetingwatch.org/me/brunswick/school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch
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🚨 Brunswick School Board Alert: A major overhaul of student transportation is moving forward despite safety concerns raised during the May 13 meeting. Here is what you need to know about the proposed changes to Policy EE. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #BrunswickME
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The proposal would increase walking distances: Pre-K–5 would go from 0.5 to 0.75 miles, and Grades 6–8 would go from 1 to 1.5 miles. It also seeks to limit students to one designated bus stop and end certain shuttle services.
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Crucially, the board defeated an amendment that would have required the district to notify Public Works about which roads students use for walking. This was intended to ensure sidewalks are cleared, but the board chose not to mandate it. 🧵
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The policy passed its first reading with an 8-1 vote. A second reading and final vote are scheduled for the June meeting. Now is the time for parents and residents to voice concerns about student safety and accessibility. https://meetingwatch.org/me/brunswick/school-board/2026-05-13/
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The Brunswick School Board is moving toward a significant overhaul of student transportation, and the implications for families are substantial. During the May 13 meeting, the board held a first reading on proposed revisions to Transportation Policy EE. If passed, these changes would increase the distance students are expected to walk to reach a bus stop. Specifically, the walking distance for Pre-K through 5th grade would increase from 0.5 miles to 0.75 miles, while grades 6–8 would see an increase from 1 mile to 1.5 miles. The proposal also includes limiting students to one designated stop and ending certain shuttle services to protect district capacity. A major point of contention was student safety during winter months. A board member proposed an amendment that would require the district to annually notify the Department of Public Works about the specific roads used by student walkers to ensure those paths are cleared. The board voted down this amendment, choosing not to include a formal notification requirement in the policy. Despite these concerns, the board voted 8-1 to advance the policy to a second reading. A final vote is expected at the June meeting. Residents should review these proposed changes carefully and prepare to attend the next meeting to discuss how these shifts will affect student safety and accessibility in our community. https://meetingwatch.org/me/brunswick/school-board/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #BrunswickME