Bus Routes in Friendswood ISD affected by budget cutbacks

School districts throughout Texas are dealing with reductions in state funding by cutting back in many areas. Friendswood ISD is finding ways to reduce some services, while still maintaining an exemplary education system for the community. The district will be looking for savings opportunities in the transportation department this year.

Bus routes in Friendswood ISD will change slightly for the 2011-2012 school year.  Some transportation services will be reduced or eliminated for some Friendswood Junior High and Friendswood High School students. No changes have been made for elementary or intermediate students.

For Friendswood Junior High students, the only change is that some walk-to-stop distances may increase for students living nearest the FJH campus in Falcon Ridge, Eagle Lakes, Sandy Lakes, and Lakes of Falcon Ridge.

For Friendswood High School students, bus service has been eliminated for students living nearest the high school in the area bounded by FM 2351, Sunset, FM 528, Chigger Creek, and the Brazoria County line. In other areas the walk-to-stop distances may increase to minimize bus mileage that is not reimbursed by the state.

The Friendswood ISD website has an interactive bus route map to help you determine specific bus route information for your location.

While everyone is having to tighten their belts in this difficult economy, Friendswood ISD remains an EXEMPLARY district with a commitment to providing an excellent education and safe environment for the children of Friendswood.

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