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Joint Meeting Between the School Committee and Safe <br /> Transportation Task Force <br /> Wage_ Two <br /> to have the bus stop at the -end of Renee Circle. After <br /> discussion, it was decided that- the stop will remain as -it is <br /> now. <br /> Mrs. Goldstein from Sandalwood development said there is a <br /> stop at 19 West Way, This will be reviewed further. <br /> Discussion followed 'on buses turning around withJanice Ford- <br /> Bexley and Corinne Wickel asking that the bus traveling down <br /> River Road turn around on Peen Lane to pick up children. This <br /> would require the bus to back up. In previous years, the bus <br /> has turned around on Pest Vane for the younger students. This <br /> change was requested because the bus stop is in a location <br /> where there are no homes in sight. Mr. Paxton said he thought <br /> this request had. been resolved ' at the p.re i us Safe <br /> Transportation Task Force meeting last month but Dr. Deioura <br /> said he had safety concerns regarding the bus backfin up* Mike <br /> Thompson of Laidlaw said that company has a cute that drivers <br /> do not back up the bus. However, the rule does not <br /> unilaterally prohibit buses from backing up. He said those <br /> people doing the scheduling of bus routes look at all <br /> alternatives to make sure backing up is not needed. After <br /> more discussion, Mr, Paxton said all routes will be reviewed <br /> to see how manor routes require buses to back up. <br /> Mr.. Feldma had received letters regarding the stop change <br /> from Bluff Avenue to Overlook. ' This was approved as overlook <br /> is closer for all students concerned. <br /> Adjournment - Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. <br /> Tippo, to adjourn the joint meeting of the School Committee <br /> and Safe Transportation Task Force at 8 : 15 p,m. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Marjorie R. Of Brien <br /> School. Committee Secretary <br />