The Alexandria City School Board voiced significant concerns Thursday about a city proposal to transition high school students from school buses to public transit, with several members calling for scaled-back pilot programs or questioning the timing of such a significant change.
During a work session at 1340 Braddock Place, board members weighed City Manager James Parajon’s recommendation to implement a three-phase plan moving high school students to DASH buses beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
The board also reviewed evaluation criteria for assessing the proposal, including rubrics examining cost savings, safety improvements, vehicle reduction for climate goals, and equitable access to transportation…