CINCINNATI, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Community High School District 94 in West Chicago has awarded a new $4.8 million transportation contract to First
Student and the company's specialized transportation service,
FirstAlt. This contract will transform district transportation
logistics to create a seamless operation by consolidating the
district's general and special education transportation routes.
First Student and FirstAlt will ensure each student is matched with
the right transportation model, helping them feel comfortable and
secure every day as they go to and from school. The new contract
will span three years.
"We are proud to join forces with Community High School District
94 to transform their transportation infrastructure to match
student transportation to student needs. Creating a fully unified
operation means students get to school safely and on time
regardless of ability and they have every opportunity to start
their day ready to learn," Gregg
Prettyman, Vice President of FirstAlt said. "Through our
integrated approach and unwavering commitment to excellence, we are
confident in our ability to deliver unparalleled service to the
district's students and families. We thank Community High School
District 94 for their trust."
Seeking streamlined and improved operations, Community High
School District 94 chose First Student to leverage the combined
expertise of First Student and FirstAlt. The new contract will
enhance communication and provide a safe and positive
transportation experience for all students. This unified approach
ensures continuity, efficiency and service excellence, reinforcing
the district's commitment to student welfare and academic
success.
"We are excited to embark on this innovative partnership with
First Student," Dan Oberg, Director
of Business Services at Community High School District 94 said. "By
consolidating our transportation services under one contract, we
can enhance the service provided to our students while increasing
efficiency and saving taxpayer money."
First Student offers comprehensive solutions tailored to the
district's unique requirements. Community High School District 94
previously operated with distinct contracts for general education
and special education transportation. As First Student began
looking at providing yellow buses for all routes, the benefits of
bringing in FirstAlt to bid on special ed routes became apparent
from a cost and efficiency standpoint.
First Student will supply school buses. FirstAlt will provide
transportation for the vulnerable student population to and from
school in small capacity vehicles driven by trained drivers,
equipped to handle special needs. Leveraging advanced technology,
First Student ensures seamless tracking of on-time performance,
driver management, key performance indicators and more, empowering
the district with comprehensive insights into its transportation
operations.
About First Student
As a leading school transportation
solutions provider in North
America, First Student strives to provide the best start and
finish to every school day. With a team of highly trained drivers
and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers
reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation
and management, special-needs transportation, fleet
electrification, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance,
and charter services with a fleet of more than 46,000 buses.
Contact
Jen
Biddinger
513.362.4600
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